Persons Living with Disabilities have called for the collective rejection of the Building Bridges Initiative Report by its members, citing poor or lack of representation of their views in the task force. – By Gerald Gekara.
In his live press briefing, National Council for Persons with Disabilities led by Ruiru nominated Member of Parliament Isaac Mwaura said the recommendations did not cater to the interest of marginalized communities, amid efforts to include women in leadership.
He poked holes on the scrapping of the nominated legislators position and the women reps, that guaranteed the inclusion of marginalized communities.
“By scrapping the seat of women reps, and the 12 nomination slots that guaranteed representation of persons with disability, ethnic and other minorities, workers and marginalized groups the BBI is going against Article 81 (c) of the Constitution.”
The council demanded 18 slots in the national assembly, as well as 5 senate seats which were not considered when drafting the BBI.
They demanded a meeting with the President Uhuru Kenyatta and his handshake partner Raila Odinga in order to air their views on the matter.
President Uhuru Kenyatta kicked off the BBI campaigns in Kisii County where he urged the nation to join together, read and approve the BBI report.
The proponents of the initiative are set to launch the report on Monday, 26th October at the Bomas of Kenya in Nairobi.
