Hon. Rose Museo Champions Dignity and Economic Independence for PWDs at Mombasa Retreat

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At a high-level retreat held in Mombasa on March 28, 2026, disability rights took center stage as Hon. Rose Museo delivered a bold and uncompromising call for accountability, inclusion, and economic empowerment for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).
The retreat, organized under the Parliament of Kenya through the Kenya Disability Parliamentary Association (KEDIPA), brought together legislators, government agencies, and stakeholders to evaluate progress in implementing the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2025. However, for Hon. Museo, the meeting was more than a routine engagement—it was a platform to demand tangible change.

Speaking from personal experience as a legislator living with a physical disability, Museo challenged institutions to move beyond policy promises and deliver real opportunities. She took issue with the exclusion of qualified PWDs from employment opportunities within the National Police Service, questioning why individuals with disabilities are still denied roles in areas such as accounting and ICT despite being fully capable.
She further pressed the Ministry of Health Kenya and the Social Health Authority on the accessibility of healthcare infrastructure, emphasizing that inclusivity must be embedded in service delivery. The Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports also came under scrutiny for what she termed as inadequate funding for para-athletes who continue to bring pride to the nation on the global stage.
Despite the tough stance, the retreat yielded promising commitments. The Kenya Revenue Authority and the National Council for Persons with Disabilities pledged to review tax exemptions to better include neurodiverse and invisible disabilities. Additionally, the expansion of the Access to Government Procurement Opportunities (AGPO) program to support PWD-led enterprises was hailed as a transformative step toward economic empowerment.
A notable highlight was the commitment by the Kenya Airports Authority to engage KEDIPA members in reviewing its National Masterplan to ensure full compliance with disability inclusion standards.
Hon. Museo also extended her appreciation to key leaders, including Gladys Boss Shollei and Timothy Wanyonyi, for fostering a platform where disability issues are prioritized at the national level.
Beyond the policy arena, Museo highlighted the transformative power of sports and economic empowerment. She celebrated Kenyan Paralympic heroes such as Samwel Mushai and Nancy Chelangat, whose achievements continue to elevate the country’s global standing.
Back in Makueni County, the legislator is driving grassroots initiatives aimed at reducing dependency among PWDs. Through programs such as livestock distribution—particularly improved Galla goats—and table banking, she is empowering communities to achieve financial independence.
“Dependency breeds stigma; economic power erases it,” Museo emphasized, calling on stakeholders and development partners to support community-driven initiatives that restore dignity and create sustainable livelihoods.
Her message was clear: the fight for disability inclusion must go beyond policy discussions to actionable change that guarantees dignity, opportunity, and economic independence for all.

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