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NCPWD wants all public buildings to be fitted with ramps

Homa Bay County Commissioner Harman Shambi (in uniform) assists in pushing the wheelchair of the National Council for Persons with Disabilities Chairperson Peter Muchiri. [James Omoro, Standard]

The National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) challenged the government and the Council of Governors to make all public offices accessible to their members by fitting all buildings with ramps.

Council chairman Peter Muchiri said after being forced to meet Homa Bay County Commissioner Harman Shambi outside his office after filing to reach his first floor office with his wheelchair.

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