Persons Living With Disabilities (PLWD) from Kiamaina slums have accused the county government of Nakuru of paying little attention to their plight.
James Mwangi, the chair of Kiamaina PLWD claims that the county government has done little to uplift their living standards.
“We have been experiencing a myriad of challenges ranging from lack of recognition to being locked out of county tenders,” claimed Mwangi.
“We have never been given tenders by the county government and we wonder if the 30 per cent tender rule is being implemented,” he added.
The chairman also claimed that they have not received any allocation from the county government despite funds being set aside to address their plight.
“The county government in the 2015/16 financial year set aside funds to address challenges facing the disabled but we have yet to receive it,” said Mwangi.
He said that the group has a registered entity and urged the county government to hasten the disbursement of the monies so that they can start income-generating ventures to improve their lives.
Mwangi said that the disabled too have the capacity to live like other citizens if given the chance.
“We want to prove that despite our disabilities, we can contribute to the growth of nation and put food on table because disability is not in ability.”
While speaking at Kiamaina Playground, Bahati Sub-County during a meeting with PLWDs to review the role of the county government in addressing their plight, Mwangi urged the national government to increase PLWD allocation so that they can have better lives.