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How can technology empower youth with disabilities? Please share your thoughts and Find out more in our #IDPD2024 panel on Dec 3 at 5:30 PM EAT! Let’s explore the transformative role of tech together. #disabilityinclusion #inclusionforimpact Please share your thoughts.

Join us in this session this afternoon as I will be sharing from our experiences @UDPKenya under #InclusiveFutures

Join us at the #SocialDevelopmentSummit in Doha for a session on inclusive employment for persons with disabilities. @mkamoriesther will be on the panel. #InclusiveFutures 🗓️ 5 Nov | ⏰ 15:00–16:15 | 📍 Room 7 💻 Also on UN Webcast #DisabilityInclusion #DecentWork #AssistiveTech

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Once again, we had fun celebrating birthdays in the office! It was a moment to pause from our busy schedules and remind our teammates how special they are. Last week, we celebrated the September babies. They happen to be the bubbliest; we brought the cake, and they brought the energy. From the messages on the birthday cards, it’s clear that Esther Mkamori is not only the Head of Programs but also a mentor, leader, advisor, friend, and role model, truly so many good things in one. Ericah is the mood and room lighter, while Joy, just as her name suggests, is bubbly, and everyone notices when she’s not around. She’s also a hugger. Together, the three ladies make the office environment a joy to be in. Beyond their warmth, they’re all diligent workers. Happy birthday to our amazing Virgo ladies! @EricahMuema @JKagosh @mkamoriesther

Let youth lead: tomorrow we will be hosting a session on advancing disability inclusion in Gender, SRHR and Climate justice. The conversation will be led by youth with diverse disabilities, sharing their insights on these critical topics.

To our freedom fighters who fought for Kenya’s independence, to our drivers getting us safely to our destinations, to our farmers putting food on our tables, to our disability advocates championing inclusion, to our house managers keeping our homes in order, to our mama mbogas serving us the best of sukuma wiki, to our Gen Zs demanding accountability, to our athletes raising our flag high with pride, to our garbage collectors cleaning up our mess, to our hairstylists helping us look our best, to our caregivers tending to our needs, to our content creators using their voices to inform, inspire, and entertain and to you, yes, you reading this; We celebrate YOU today for your contribution to this nation. Wewe ni shujaa wetu! Happy Mashujaa Day! #MashujaaDay

"The law views people with intellectual and psychosocial disabilities as objects of the law rather than subjects of the law"- Felicia Mburu #MentalHealthDay #WorldMentalHealthDay2023 #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalWellness

To choose the leader of your choice, you have to vote and to vote, you need to register as a voter. Persons with disabilities also have a right to vote and be voted for. Do not wait until last minute, chelewa chelewa utapata kiongozi asiye wako! Register as a voter today! #VoterRegistration

Women and girls with disabilities face intersecting discrimination across many sectors, including the justice system, schools, hospitals, employment, transport systems, and social media. To address this systemic challenge, the United Disabled Persons of Kenya (UDPK) and the Kenya Network of Women and Girls with Disabilities (@Kwwdnetwork ) convened women and girls with disabilities in Kenya to collect their views and experiences. This meeting was a direct response to the global call by the OHCHR and the #CRPD Committee to shape guidelines on intersectional discrimination. The collective voices and experiences of women and girls with disabilities are vital in guiding inclusive policies that both protect their rights and promote their leadership. #AccessToJustice #intersection

💜 So true for me, how about you? 💜

The silent followers are the ones who actually talk about you the most in a room of opportunities. Keep showing up for them. Keep helping them. Keep sharing those tips to them. You’re solving their problems even if they don’t shout about it. They see you. Build!

Sometimes, the most powerful support isn’t in advice, it’s your presence! #Suicide #suicidprevention2025 @UDPKenya @SallyNduta1

Did you know that in January 2025, attempted suicide was decriminalized in Kenya? Today, as we celebrate #SuicidePreventionDay Read more about what this means for people with disabilities in this insightful article. enableme.ke/en/article/cha… @UDPKenya @crpd_guy @SallyNduta1

The meaningful participation and engagement of persons with disabilities and #OPDs is not just a legal obligation, it is vital for inclusive development,👇 In Kisumu, OPDs and county officials are shaping guidelines to enhance OPDs engagement in decision-making @UNICEF @ilo @LabourSPKE @Ncpwds @KisumuCountyKE @KenyaGovernors

Persons with disabilities have the right to be treated with dignity and respect 💯

Our CEO Sally Nduta's ( @SallyNduta1 ) opinion piece on "Cost of Disability Inclusion" was featured on the Nation ( @NationAfrica ) Newspaper yesterday (17/07/2025). In the article, she commends the passage of the Persons with Disabilities Act 2025, but raises critical concerns about the Finance Act 2025—specifically, its lack of a dedicated budget and funding mechanisms for implementing disability inclusion. This includes essential support like assistive devices and rehabilitation services. Sally also presents compelling evidence of the economic cost of excluding persons with disabilities from national planning and budgeting. Get and read the original unedited opinion piece using this link lnkd.in/dcCyGJr2

"Before this program, I had a business idea but no direction. Today, I have a plan, partners, and purpose." These are the words of a participant in the Inclusive Business program (Task Order 50 #T05O), a program that supports Micro entrepreneurs with disabilities to grow their businesses through capacity strengthening and mentorship. The program is designed to empower entrepreneurs with disabilities. Over the past few months, the InBusiness program brought together persons with disabilities, experienced facilitators, and organizations working for disability inclusion to strengthen the capacity of entrepreneurs with disabilities. During the last quarterly learning participants expressed their thoughts on What Went Right: 1. The program ran smoothly and delivered as promised. 2. It built trust and collaboration between OPDs (Organizations of Persons with Disabilities). 3. Participants gained practical business skills, boosting their confidence and ambition. 4. Facilitators were knowledgeable and engaging, ensuring every module made an impact. They also gave their recommendations: 1. Plan for long-term sustainability. 2. Domesticate disability policies to reflect real, local needs. 3. Budget specifically for both business and more social empowerment. 4. Standardize mentor training and align skill-building across the board. 5. Introduce before-and-after tracking tools to measure impact more clearly. @LftWKE @SallyNduta1

CONFIRMED:The Last time A Boss Tried to force me to admit a patient who actually didnt need admission,I resigned on the spot,It has never been easy since then but si Niko Hai?

Are you in Meru? Will you be joining the People’s Dialogue Festival (#PDF)? Here is a reason for you to do so. Join the important conversation on "Amplifying Disability Leadership for an Inclusive Democracy." which will explore the vital role of inclusive leadership in building a sustainable future for Kenya. The discussion will be moderated by Joyce Mugure (@JKagosh ), from @UDPKenya . All are welcome. The event is held at the Meru National Polytechnic. @thePDFestival @UraiaTrust @SallyNduta1

At the People Dialogue Festival #PDF Meru County version, we dived into the theme of inclusive and resilient economic development. Paul Mugi (@muginjoka ) , a legal intern at the United Disabled Persons of Kenya (UDPK), shared insights on key legal frameworks that uphold economic empowerment for persons with disabilities. He broke down relevant provisions from: The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) The Constitution of Kenya, 2010 The newly enacted Persons with Disabilities Act, 2025 His contribution highlighted how these instruments provide a strong legal basis for inclusive economic participation and the urgent need to implement them effectively to ensure no one is left behind. @UraiaTrust @LftWKE @SallyNduta1