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CDPOK
Consortium of Disabled Persons’ Organizations in Kenya
We work towards ensuring a life free from inequality and discrimination for PWDs
About us
Helping people with disability never doubt that they are Valuable & Powerful
CDPOK is the UMBRELLA of Disabled Persons Organizations in Kenya that bring together organizations formed by and for persons with disabilities, and organizations working for persons with disabilities together to speak in one voice
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We need to reshape our own perception of how we view ourselves. We have to step up as PWDs and take the lead.
Events
We organize inclusive events for PWDs Organizations
30 MARCH, 2022
In partnership with @WFD_Kenya , CDPOK(representing OPDs), CSOs & political parties’, we prepared an inclusive elections minimum standards document that we’ve today, handed over to @ORPPKenya in the presence of Chief Registrar, Ms. Ann Nderitu and @IEBCKenya. The Standards are intended to inform the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes; to strengthen accountability to PWDs; and to support advocacy, capacity-building and preparedness measures on disability across the developmental system. #OneDisabilityVoice
22 MARCH, 2022
Join us NOW (CDPOK, ANDY, NONDO) as we have this conversation on why it is important to have inclusive elections! #OneDisabilityVoice
17 JANUARY, 2022
10 NOVEMBER, 2021
We are privileged to be invited by Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung to a luncheon meeting on the role of the Judiciary in safeguarding Constitutions in Sub-Saharan Africa. This will see exchange of ideas, experiences, successes and challenges on the development and strengthening of effective legal and judicial systems in the region. Key Speakers are Dr Willy M Mutunga and Prof. Yash Pal Gai.
#OneDisabilityVoice
15 SEPTEMBER, 2021
Courtesy of National Democratic Institute , we engage other stakeholders today on developing a joint advocacy agenda around disability inclusive elections and we are looking forward to developing effective strategies on the same. Looking keenly from the enactment of The Constitution of Kenya 2010’s successes, challenges and lessons learnt, we shall be able to create best practices for the forthcoming 2022 elections. #OneDisabilityVoice
3 JUNE, 2021
Courtesy of Westminster Foundation for Democracy and Demo Finland we are continuing discussions on the Political Parties’ progress towards implementation of the various commitments that they had pledged on inclusion of PWDs. We shall also look at DPOs and CSOs informal and formal relationships made with political parties/members participation in political processes. We are for Inclusion of PWDs in the political arena as we gear towards the forthcoming general elections.
“Our outcomes on the various convening that we’ve been having, haven’t been reaching the targeted audience. We also need a Committee that will put in-check the political parties on the best practices that have been shared in the forums,” Chairman Joseph Atela. #OneDisabilityVoice
9 MARCH, 2021
3 MARCH, 2021
Disability inclusion is critical to achieving universal health coverage without financial hardship, because persons with disabilities are:
– three times more likely to be denied health care
– four times more likely to be treated badly in the health care system
– 50% more likely to suffer catastrophic health expenditure.
Disability inclusion is critical to achieving better protection from health emergencies, because persons with disabilities are disproportionately affected by COVID-19, including:
– directly due to increased risk of infection and barriers in accessing healthcare
– indirectly due to restrictions to reduce spread of virus (e.g., disruptions in support services).
Disability inclusion is critical to achieving better health and well-being, because persons with disabilities are:
– 4–10 times more likely to experience violence
– at higher risk of nonfatal injury from road traffic crashes.
Source: World Health Organization (WHO)
#OneDisabilityVoice
25 FEBRUARY, 2021
Evidence on SRHR for persons with disabilities is sparse. It is in this line that we joined other young people today, courtesy of NAYA Kenya, to strategize on SRHR calls to politicians and political parties in this electioneering year. Global strategies and commitments for sexual and reproductive health and rights underscore the need to strengthen rights-based accountability processes. Yet there are gaps between these ambitious SRHR rights frameworks and the constrained socio-political lived realities within which these frameworks are implemented. #OneDisabilityVoice
25 FEBRUARY, 2021
These trainings will create awareness for PWDs on their social and political rights and also build the capacity of PWD leaders at the national and local levels. #OneDisabilityVoice
23 FEBRUARY, 2021
22 FEBRUARY, 2021
It’s easy to have blind spots about the way one conducts their business. That’s why we believe in partnerships that will bring in a set of new eyes that will help us spot what we may have missed. These collaborations help us adopt a new perspective or gain a different outlook about what we do, who we deal with, what strategies we pursue and even how we deliver services to our PWDs’ constituencies.
We appreciate Action Network for the Disabled and Northern Nomadic Disabled Persons’ Organization NONDO for the partnership and we look forward to realizing Disability Inclusion together, in the country and beyond. #OneDisabilityVoice
18 FEBRUARY, 2020
Evidence on SRHR for persons with disabilities is sparse. It is in this line that we joined other young people today, courtesy of NAYA Kenya, to strategize on SRHR calls to politicians and political parties in this electioneering year. Global strategies and commitments for sexual and reproductive health and rights underscore the need to strengthen rights-based accountability processes. Yet there are gaps between these ambitious SRHR rights frameworks and the constrained socio-political lived realities within which these frameworks are implemented. #OneDisabilityVoice
16 FEBRUARY, 2021
#OneDisabiltyVoice #HakiNaUchaguzi2022
11 FEBRUARY, 2021
There will be discussions around what is being done or planned on inclusion of PWDs in the electoral processes by the various actors present in the meeting.
#OneDisabilityVoice
8 FEBRUARY, 2021
Consortium of Disabled Persons’ Organizations in Kenya – CDPOK is the UMBRELLA of Disabled Persons Organizations in Kenya that bring together organizations formed by and for persons with disabilities, and organizations working for persons with disabilities together to speak in one voice.
We are hereby convened at this very day to bring to your attention the neglect and discrimination that we have continued to face as PWDs in this nation, even after 60 years of independence. We have continued to be oppressed yet we have a Constitution that is supposed to protect our rights as PWDs.
We would like to appreciate the fact that individuals who sit on political offices play a bigger role in ensuring that we coexist in our societies.
It is in this regard that, as a Consortium that brings together DPOs from all over the country, we would wish to condemn strongly the remarks by Hon. Junet Mohamed, that our very own representative at The Senate, Sen. Isaac Mwaura bleached himself so that he could be nominated to that very seat. This is an abuse to all PWDs that he has been designated to represent in one of The Houses of Legislation in the country.
Persons with Albinism are human beings who should be treated with dignity and accorded the respect that they deserve, just like any other person. Not long ago, we did experience inhumane treatment of our fellow PWDs being killed and their body parts traded to what was termed as an illegal trade to become wealthy. We did loose innocent lives and such utterances like those by Hon. Junet Mohamed would fuel such occurrences not only now but also in the future. There is no human who is more human than the other! What does Hon. Junet Mohamed, who is supposed to be honorable, mean when he says that Sen. Isaac Mwaura bleached himself? Does it mean that Albinism is now a procedure that one can undergo for you to be that way? If yes, how much does it cost? Is this done in the country or abroad?
CDPOK wishes to demand that Hon. Junet Mohamed should withdraw and apologize for his utterances towards Sen. Isaac Mwaura if he would wish to be considered as an honorable representative of his people in his constituency. He should also understand that he has gone against Article 27, Article 54 and Article 81 of the Kenyan Constitution, the provisions of the PwDs Act and any other relevant laws.
He should also desist from making utterances that will be taken to be looking down upon PWDs in whichever way. We call upon the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), National Gender & Equality Commission (NGEC) and other human rights bodies to join and add their voice to this heinous act by condemning it to totality. He should understand that persons with albinism are PWDs too who deserve to be treated rightfully.
As PWDs, we deserve to be represented in the Houses of Legislation in the country so that our realities and priorities can be taken into consideration. Without this, it means that we shall continue to suffer yet the colonialists left this country long time ago. This is not a favor that we get but we have fought tirelessly to see this in the Constitution as an affirmative action in order to overcome the barriers associated with the election of persons with disabilities into parliament due to persistent stigma and discrimination. We too have a right to be elected just like any other person and urge Kenyans to elect as many persons with disabilities in the next elections as a means of ensuring that such discrimination and sense of entitlement is done away with.
Recently, Sen. Isaac Mwaura did answer to summons by the Jubilee Party on claims that he is going against the party’s stipulations. We would like to acknowledge the fact that our representative has always been vocal on matters that are infringing our rights and freedoms. His exemplary work has been witnessed in and out of the legislative chambers, which has seen him receive several awards.
We stand strongly and solidly behind our leader Sen. Isaac Mwaura who deserves to be accorded the respect and dignity just like any other leader of his caliber.
Lastly, our disabilities may be different, but worth noting is that we serve one Creator, who is the Creator of the Universe. This means that we are all equal in His eyes, therefore we should be treated equally. Our Politicians should not bring divides among citizens in the name of driving their own agendas.
8th February 2021
CDPOK – Nairobi, Kenya.
16 DECEMBER, 2020
CDPOK leadership had a very engaging and successful day with the newly appointed National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) Executive Director where we discussed important matters on disability inclusion and ways of collaboration. Watch this space #OneDisabilityVoice
5 NOVEMBER, 2020
1 NOVEMBER, 2020
30 OCTOBER, 2020
