Ruiru legislator Esther Gathogo has called on the national government to set up a fund for people living with disabilities.
Speaking at Kihunguro estate on Wednesday when she presented a Sh1.4 million to more than 70 disabled persons groups, the legislator said that the kitty would enable disabled persons access funds for development to better their lives.
The MP said that people with disabilities have been neglected for a long time and that its time for the government to address their pleas.
“I want to ask the government to consider establishing a kitty for persons living with disabilities. Rights of the disabled persons have been clearly stipulated in the constitution and the government should move in and ensure their issues are addressed,” said Gathogo.
She indicated that most persons with disabilities are living in abject poverty and cannot afford basic commodities, adding that the funds currently being provided by the government to disabled persons are not sufficient to address the problems.
The MP at the same time urged disabled persons to come out and apply for Uwezo funds, saying they are part of the beneficiaries of the fund and that they should not fear.
“The Uwezo fund is meant for youth, women and persons living with disabilities. The national and county assemblies should formulate laws to protect the interests of disabled persons,” concluded Gathogo.