PWDs Unveil 10-Point Political Agenda Ahead of 2027 Elections, Demand Greater Representation and Inclusion, representatives of the disability community
By Bruno Aero Staff Journal, Nairobi, Kenya, June 3, 2026 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) have unveiled an ambitious 10-point political agenda ahead of the 2027 General Election , Calling for sweeping reforms to enhance political representation, economic empowerment, accessibility, and social inclusion. Speaking during the launch of a flagship democracy and inclusion programme at the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) in Nairobi, representatives of the disability community said the initiative seeks to ensure that no Kenyan is left behind in governance and development. The leaders noted that despite constitutional guarantees and years of advocacy, persons with disabilities continue to face significant barriers in political and civic participation. They cited inaccessible polling stations, inadequate civic education materials in accessible formats, communication challenges, and persistent societal stigma as some of the obstacles that continue to lock PWDs out o...
