This is an opportune moment to advance disability rights

In early May, President William Ruto signed into law the Persons with Disabilities Act 2025 therefore repealing the Persons with Disabilities law of 2003. The Disabilities Act 2025 aligns with both the Constitution and international frameworks such as the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and is seen as a progressive piece of legislation that reaffirms the dignity and rights of all persons with disabilities (PWDs). During the signing ceremony, the President assured that the government was fully committed to translating the provisions of the law into tangible improvements in the lives and welfare of PWDs.