The inclusion and participation of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in public participation forums and policy formulations promotes democracy and the PWDs constitutional rights.
Speaking during a one-day targeted public participation exercise for PWD on the Draft PBO Regulations 2025, held at a Nairobi hotel, the Public Benefit Organizations Regulatory Authority (PBORA) formerly NGOs Coordination Board, PBORA Director General, Dr.
Laxmana Kiptoo, said that the Authority is purposeful to ensure that the views of PWDs are catered for and included, as it is stipulated in the Constitution. "It is okay to be different, and that is the diversity that our community and our populace have.
We want to ensure that everyone is included," he said, adding that the Authority has listened to views of PWDs, including organizations dealing with people with disabilities.
