National Disability Multiparty Caucus

Led by Kihara People's Liberation Party Disability League Chair who also dabbles up National Disability Multiparty Caucus Chair , the Executive Committee met to asses the progress of its Strategic Plan and how political parties are mainstreaming Disability inclusion.
In attendance were political parties Disability League chairs from PARTY and DAP-K Party .
We were also honoured to engage with Martha Karua ,PLP Leader who has shown commitment to mainstreaming disability issues.
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Today, we are hosted by Reconstruction Alliance to deliberate on sustainability mechanisms of NDMC. We also have key decisions makers from political parties who have committed to strengthening us achieve our vision.
Stay tuned for more updates!

📣 Strengthening Political Parties’ Disability Leagues for a More Inclusive Kenya

This week, the National Disability Multiparty Caucus (NDMC), led by Chair Muthoni Kihara, gathered in Machakos with members from various political parties’ disability leagues to champion a stronger voice for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Kenya’s political landscape. Hosted and supported by the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP), this transformative workshop emphasized the need for meaningful and effective participation of PWDs in political processes.

ORPP Registrar Ann Nderitu officially opened the workshop with a call to action, urging us to address existing legal barriers that hinder the inclusion of PWDs in political spaces. “With the data at our disposal,” she highlighted, “we see a low number of PWDs actively enrolled in the political process. This is an issue that needs immediate attention from all stakeholders.”

In her message, NDMC Chair Muthoni Kihara also encouraged political party leadership to take a more active role in supporting disability leagues, ensuring that the voices of PWDs are not just heard but amplified. The workshop provided valuable insights, strategies, and tools that aim to empower special interest groups to drive forward the goals of disability inclusion within their parties and beyond.

We extend our gratitude to ORPP for their unwavering support in strengthening the capacity of political parties’ special interest groups. This collaboration marks an essential step towards a more inclusive Kenya where every citizen, regardless of ability, has an equal opportunity to participate in shaping the future of our nation.
Let’s continue building momentum! If you are a political leader, an advocate, or simply someone who believes in equal representation, now is the time to take action. Support disability inclusion in politics, and let’s pave the way for more PWDs to step into leadership roles.

Sustainability remains a key focus for NDMC as we strategize on how to ensure long-term advocacy and empowerment for Persons with Disabilities. Our commitment is to develop strong, enduring structures that will support this cause for generations to come.
We are indeed making progress as UDM Party becomes the latest to join us.They joined us today in Nairobi and it was awesome to learn from their nominated Member of County Assembly from Marsabit.
We have committed to help the create a functioning Disalbility League. Alice Munala

Building an Inclusive Future: National Disability Multi-Party Caucus Convenes

Representatives from Political Parties' Disability Leagues came together today to validate the Terms of Reference and workplan for the National Disability Multi-Party Caucus. The WFD Kenya Country Director emphasized the importance of mainstreaming disability inclusion to ensure engaging participation.

A dedicated team of 7 has been appointed to serve as a steering committee, and we're excited to see the progress they make towards a more inclusive future!

We're excited to share the next step in advancing disability matters in Kenyan politics! 🎉

Following the successful launch of the National Disability Multi-party Caucus (NDMC) last month, we held our inception meeting today. 💪

This meeting focused on developing our terms of reference and workplan, which will guide our stakeholder engagement efforts. We believe in collaboration and are committed to working with all relevant parties to ensure a more inclusive political landscape for persons with disabilities.

A huge thank you to our partner, , for their leadership in this important initiative. 🙏

Stay tuned for further updates on our progress!