05/08/2026
Capacity Building of Duty Bearers on Disability Inclusion
Today, Narok Albinism Association (NAA), in partnership with United Disabled Persons of Kenya (UDPK), conducted a one-day capacity-building workshop for 20 duty bearers from Oleleshwa and Nkareta Wards. The training was held at Chambai Springs Hotel and focused on raising awareness and enhancing participants’ understanding of disability etiquette, inclusion, non-discrimination and gender equality.
The workshop brought together duty bearers and representatives from various government departments and institutions, including National Government Administrative Officers (NGAO), Narok County Assembly, organizations of persons with disabilities, the County Social Services Department, the Ministry of Health, World Vision Kenya, religious leaders, youth representatives and the Probation Office.
The training provided an opportunity to update participants on progress made in the implementation of the Smart Voices Project, funded by the Haki Ni Yetu Consortium, while strengthening the capacity of duty bearers to promote disability inclusion and uphold the rights of persons with disabilities.
Participants reflected on the barriers faced by persons with disabilities and explored practical approaches to promoting inclusive, accessible, equitable and non-discriminatory service delivery. The workshop also encouraged stronger collaboration among stakeholders in advancing the rights, dignity and meaningful participation of persons with disabilities in development and decision-making processes.
At the end of the training, duty bearers acknowledged that they had gained valuable knowledge and information on disability rights, inclusion and appropriate ways of engaging with persons with disabilities. They committed to ensuring that persons with disabilities are treated with dignity, provided with accessible services and reasonable accommodation and protected from discrimination and other barriers that limit their participation in society.
The workshop reaffirmed the importance of equipping duty bearers with the knowledge and skills needed to create an enabling environment where persons with disabilities can access services, participate meaningfully in decision-making and exercise their rights on an equal basis with others.
European Union in Kenya
The Civil Society Organizations Network
United Disabled Persons of Kenya -UDPK