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    "id": 1284149,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1284149/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Bore",
    "speaker_title": "The Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 13672,
        "legal_name": "Reuben Kiborek",
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    "content": "Kenya has the absolute responsibility to fulfil the obligation to implement the Convention and realize the rights of persons with disabilities. Kenya has made great strides in policy reforms despite the challenges associated with legislative frameworks. The Government in partnership with organisations of and for PWDs and other stakeholders have continued to harmonize national policies and strategies to align them with the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities to promote, protect and ensure the realization of the rights of PWDs. Some of the key highlights in implementing the CRPD include – (i) The Bill of Rights in the Constitution of Kenya 2010 broadly covers key areas which protects the economic, cultural and social rights of every citizen including persons with disabilities. Several sections of the constitution have been specifically designated to PWDs to ensure that specific privileges and rights are recognized for example Article7(b),21(3),54,81(c),82 (2)(c)(i),97(c),98(d)100(b),177(i)(c). (ii) The National Social Protection Policy is under review so as to ensure that the country develops programmes that address the current emerging issues affecting the PWDs. The review will focus on the current situation analysis of National/county government structures, on-going presidential directives or initiatives and other global commitments. (iii) The Persons with Disabilities Act 2003 is being reviewed to align it with CRPD and the Constitution. The Persons with Disability Bill 2023 was reintroduced to the National Assembly by the Leader of Majority. (iv) Ratification of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples Rights on Rights of PWDs in Africa. The protocol aims to promote, protect and ensure full and equal enjoyment of all human and people's rights by all PWDs and ensure respect for their inherent dignity. The National Assembly passed the charter for the ratification and the Ministry of Foreign affairs is to issue the instruments of ratification to the African Union. (v) Finalization of the draft National Disabilities Policy 2006 to ensure that the country institute and develop mechanisms that will protect the rights of PWDs in the economic, social and cultural spheres. (vi) Development of the Disability Mainstreaming Strategy to guide Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and social protection practitioners in mainstreaming disability in all their policies, legislation and programmes. Government has implemented various programmes that promote the rights of PWDs as well as empowering them to improve their wellbeing. Some of these include – (i) Kenya is the first country in Africa to develop a Digital Accessibility Standard for PWDs. The standards provide guidelines for ensuring that products, services and opportunities are made accessible to all, including PWDs Kenya Standard KS 2952- 1:2022: Accessibility — ICT Products and Services was prepared by the Joint Working Group on Accessibility of ICT Products and Services for PWDs under the guidance of the Standards Projects Committee. This is in accordance with the procedures of the Kenya Bureau of Standards. Technology is making it possible for people to accomplish many things more efficiently and independently. In order to accommodate all people in society, The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard Services,Senate."
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