Nominated Member of Parliament Isaac Mwaura has called on the county governments to formulate laws that will protect the rights of persons living with disabilities.
Speaking to journalists at Thika town on Monday, the nominated MP further urged county governments to involve disabled persons in development.
Mr Mwaura noted that some counties are reluctant to involve disabled persons in development.
“Our appeal is for county governments to recognise the plight of persons living with disabilities and engage them in development,” he said.
Mwaura said that the constitution agitates for the rights and welfare of disabled persons. He urged disabled persons to be active and seek involvement in leadership and governance.
The nominated MP also asked persons with disabilities to grab the development opportunities being provided by the government for their own empowerment.
Mwaura said that the 30 per cent government tenders allocated to youths, women and persons with disabilities can help address the plight of disabled persons.
He, however, complained that disabled persons and other marginalised groups lack adequate information on the 30 per cent tenders.
Mwaura also lamented over high cases of discrimination purported against persons living with disabilities across the country.
The nominated MP said that disabled persons have the same rights like other citizens and need to be respected.