The Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2023
On 12 June 2023, the leader of the Majority Party published the Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2023 with Parliament. The Bill repeals the Persons with Disabilities Act, No.14 of 2003. The Act had a large focus on physical accessibility and employment of disabled persons but had certain shortcomings particularly on enforcement of rights. The review was essential in order to take into account the provisions of the Constitution of Kenya 2010. The 2023 Disabilities Bill The Bill defines persons with disability as including persons with permanent physical, mental, intellectual development or sensory impairments including visual, hearing or albinism which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others Employers shall not discriminate against a qualified person in recruitment, job application procedure, hiring, advancement and other terms, conditions and privileges. Discriminating against persons wi...