Human Rights, Disability and Development in Kenya

This unique publication seeks to contribute towards increasing awareness of Persons with disabilities and their rights in Kenya by addressing important and sometimes controversial issues affecting their lives.

The book is divided into five main chapters. Chapter 1 offers chronological aspects of disability, human rights and development from the Kenyan perspective; chapter 2 reviews the international human rights instruments and disability with a focus on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; chapter 3 reviews some of the constitutional and programmatic experiences that focuses on the persons with disabilities from selected countries; chapter 4 takes a look at the implementation process of the Persons with Disabilities Act of the Laws of Kenya by closely examining the emerging issues, concerns and the future paradigms; finally, chapter 5 addresses gender aspects in relation to human rights and disability. The book was edited by Mr. Mwaura M. Isaac, a human rights activist.

published

Kenya, November 16, 2009

ISBN

978-9966-7405-0-3