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We cannot afford to be left behind in fight for rights of the disabled
In matters of disability, we still grapple with the need to emphasize that people with disabilities are rights holders, not objects of pity or charity.
By Elizabeth Ombati 1 year ago
We cannot afford to be left behind in fight for rights of the disabled
Climate change endangering lives of people with albinism
People with albinism lack skin melanin that is important for protection from the sun's UV rays. Climate change has led to increased temperature and higher exposure to the sun's rays.
By Elizabeth Ombati 2 years ago
Climate change endangering lives of people with albinism
Kenya needs more women with disabilities in leadership ranks
There must be intentional and targeted funding for leadership programmes that are inclusive of women with disabilities
By Elizabeth Ombati 2 years ago
Kenya needs more women with disabilities in leadership ranks
Improve maternal healthcare for women with disabilities
Kenya is one of the eight African countries with very high maternal mortality of 530 deaths in every 100,000 live births.
By Elizabeth Ombati 2 years ago
Improve maternal healthcare for women with disabilities
Shackling of mentally ill people is unacceptable and must be stopped
There were hundreds of thousands of people with real or perceived psychosocial mental health conditions arbitrarily detained against their will.
By Elizabeth Ombati 3 years ago
Shackling of mentally ill people is unacceptable and must be stopped
Why companies that support persons with disabilities reap big
Companies have to take into consideration the various needs of persons with disabilities either as employees, suppliers or customers...
By Elizabeth Ombati 8 years ago
Why companies that support persons with disabilities reap big
How companies that support persons with disabilities reap big
Kenya is party to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) which forms part of the laws of Kenya.
By Elizabeth Ombati 8 years ago
How companies that support persons with disabilities reap big
IEBC should ensure disabled persons vote
As Kenyans gear up for August polls, it is imperative to address physical and social barriers which may hinder People Living with Disability (PLWD) from fully and effectively enjoying their right to political participation
By Elizabeth Ombati 8 years ago
 IEBC should ensure disabled persons vote
Full boundary review impossible before 2027 elections, IEBC says
National
By Elizabeth Ombati
27 mins ago
Kenyan youth defy global mental health decline
Health & Science
By Elizabeth Ombati
27 mins ago
Wandayi at centre of petrol waiver scandal as officials resign
National
By Elizabeth Ombati
27 mins ago
Gachagua points finger at Ruto in fuel scandal
National
By Elizabeth Ombati
27 mins ago
Oketch steps in as acting Epra boss after Kiptoo exit
National
By Elizabeth Ombati
27 mins ago
Local borrowing: How Treasury is edging out 'mama mboga' for banks
Business
By Elizabeth Ombati
27 mins ago
Ruto declares war on oil cartels, warns public officials in sector
Rift Valley
By Elizabeth Ombati
27 mins ago