Securing the Realisation of Environmental and Social Rights for Persons With Disabilities in Kenya

Abstract

The Constitution of Kenya, 2010 promotes the development agenda and also human rights in general. The inclusion of all persons is thus provided for. It is necessary to streamline the participation of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in society utilizing the legal infrastructure already in place and to also secure the realisation of their human rights. These include environmental and social rights. There are challenges facing PWDs in their quest to be fully recognized and included in society. Consequently, there is need for the empowerment of PWDs, the protection and safeguarding of their human rights and non-discrimination. The writer critically examines the issue of how to secure the full realisation of environmental and social rights for PWDs under the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and the legal framework in general. The paper further looks at the meaningful inclusion of persons with disabilities in all policies and programmes in Kenya.