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Persons with disabilities: What the numbers say

The United Nations this month issued a global call to rethink disability inclusion.

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by DAMARIS KIILU

News24 June 2024 - 07:24
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In Summary


  • According to the WHO,8.6 million is the approximate number of Kenyans who have disabilities.

The United Nations this month issued a global call to rethink disability inclusion.

At a conference in New York, the UN emphasised that amid multiple global crises, the inclusion of the 1.3 billion persons with disabilities worldwide is crucial for building a more resilient and fair future.

According to the WHO,8.6 million is the approximate number of Kenyans who have disabilities.

In June 2023, Kenya conducted a Disability Landscape Analysis.

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