Nakuru deaf community have raised concerns over their neglect in the planning and participation of the Madaraka Day celebrations expected to be graced by President Uhuru Kenyatta.
The deaf argue that their talents are being ignored yet they had so much to showcase.
Speaking to the press in Nakuru on Thursday, Martin Njoroge, a sign language instructor, said that the children in various institutions could also entertain the president.
“They can perform Scottish dances, dramas and even traditional folk songs when given an opportunity but the county and national government has clearly blocked them from being involved in the exercise,” he added.
Njoroge argued that many of the children would want to meet the president, as some were aspiring to be politicians in future.
“We wonder why the government does not want to be involved with the disabled and yet they form an integral part of the society,” he added.
Aggrey Boto pointed out that there are more than 300 000 deaf people in the country.
“Just because we speak a different language does not mean we would not be considered in the important decisions in the country. Why they decided to push us away and act as if we do not exist, but only come when votes are needed, remains a mystery,” he added.