ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE TO CHAMPION FOR DISABILITY-INCLUSIVE SOCIETY

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE TO CHAMPION FOR DISABILITY-INCLUSIVE SOCIETY

A section of Hon. Members of Kisumu County Assembly led by the Speaker Hon. Elisha Oraro, under the auspice of Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights Champions, was today hosted by Cheshire Disability Services to deliberate on improving life prospects of persons with disabilities.

The objective of the meeting was ‘social accountability to effectively engage in the budget making process and make informed decisions related to intersectionality, sexual reproductive health and rights.

It also focused on creating safe space for Children and Youths living with disabilities through championing for a disability-inclusive society by having it mainstreamed in the Kisumu County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP)III, Kisumu County Annual Development Plan (ADP) FY 2023/2024 and in the annual budget estimates.

In a bid to ensure persons with disabilities are respected and empowered to develop to their full potential and to lead a quality and dignified life, the two parties expressed commitment to the worthy cause.