"Builders accused of flouting laws on the disabled"

The Association for the Physically Disabled Persons of Kenya (APDK) has asked Parliament to speed up the amendment of the disability Act to accommodate their issues. APDK’s National Chairman Fred Owoko yesterday said the delay by the lawmakers in hastening the amendment Act 2003 has led to a serious violation of disability rights. Mr Owoko cited violation of the clause in the Act that requires all storey buildings to have a lift or ramp for the disabled. “Most contractors have not adhered to the clause and have continued to infringe the rights of people with disabilities, denying them access to such buildings,” said Mr Owoko...