| Bridge CRPD_SDGs fellow | Community Solutions Program Fellow | Disability rights advocate | Data Values Advocate @Data4SDGs

Nairobi, Kenya
Joined September 2016
We continue to work alongside human rights defenders across Africa. #StayWithDefenders #Right2DefendHumanRights
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Angeline Akai retweeted
We held the presentation of the Digital VIISC Prototype bringing together key stakeholders including women with visual impairment to confirm usability and accessibility of the inclusion tool @CBMKenya #husishwasasa #VIISC #disabilityinclusion
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Angeline Akai retweeted
We held the first user feedback session for the Visual Impairment Inclusion Scorecard (VIISC), where women with visual impairment were able to interact with the fist development phase of the software, to assess usability and accessibility #VIISC #DisabilityInclusion #HusishwaSasa
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Inclusion means creating spaces where every person can participate, contribute, and belong. 🀝 #InclusionForAll
πŸ€– Made with AI
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Angeline Akai retweeted
TRIGGER WARNING, sensitive content! The video below shows a man with a physical disability being manhandled by police for barely walking in a street of Nakuru. The man was just walking with another man who ran away when he saw a police track. The man panics when he sees a group of about 10 policeman approach him, one mishandles him and he lets go of his crutches and falls down. The group of policemen then shout at him to stand up despite his impairment. They mishandle him and bundle him on the track. The man is not in possession of any weapon. He was just walking and not a threat to anyone. The Persons with Disabilities Act, 2025 section 17 states that, "Every person with disability has the right to be protected against all forms of abuse, neglect, exploitation and physical, mental, sexual, or emotional violence..." This right appears to have been violated by the very people entrusted with protecting the public, in broad daylight and in full view of witnesses. How then are persons with disabilities behind bars being treated? How are they treated when they visit police stations to seek for services? This incident must not end with public outrage alone. We call for: β€’ An immediate, independent investigation into the conduct of the officers involved, with appropriate accountability where violations occur. β€’ Mandatory disability inclusion and human rights training for all police officers, with practical guidance on interacting respectfully and safely with persons with disabilities. #HumanRights #DisabilityRights @kipmurkomen @MwauraIsaac1 @HakiKNCHR @HakiKNCHR @IPOA_KE
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Angeline Akai retweeted
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Angeline Akai retweeted
Watching this video is deeply disturbing. I can’t help but ask myself: Are persons with disabilities like me really safe in my country? @IPOA_KE @HakiKNCHR @UDPKenya @Ncpwds
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Watching this video is deeply disturbing. I can’t help but ask myself: Are persons with disabilities like me really safe in my country? @IPOA_KE @HakiKNCHR @UDPKenya @Ncpwds
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Angeline Akai retweeted
This is how William Ruto's government treats people living with disability Hello @UNHumanRights is this right to you? Hello @amnesty?
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Angeline Akai retweeted
This is monstrous! IG Kanja we need an explanation from @NPSOfficial_KE I agree @bmautoparts - a time is coming in this country where a president will not tolerate police brutality of any kind, least of all to the most vulnerable of citizens. A president who truly cares for the people.
Why would you do this to someone living with disability? Polisi si binadamu!
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Angeline Akai retweeted
Replying to @pksalasya
Shame on the police officers responsible. No one, especially a person with a disability, should be treated this way in a civilized society. Such conduct shows a complete disregard for human dignity. Those responsible must be held accountable.
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Angeline Akai retweeted
Now a policeman doing this to impress who ?to handle a disable person like that ata kama ni makosa amekosa 😒. This is inhumane act .I now know why some families of some policemen suffer a generational curse .I pray for wisdom to our uniform men. Lana zingine ni za kujitakia
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Public Statement: The Kenya Network of Women and Girls with Disabilities grieves with the family, friends and community of a 31-year-old Deaf woman from Kwale County who was brutally murdered. We call for speedy investigations. #EndFemicideKe Read more advocacynetwork.blogspot.com…
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Angeline Akai retweeted
We officially launched the Visual Impairment Inclusion Scorecard (VIISC) Project, convening key stakeholders, including OPD networks for women and girls with visual impairment, manufacturers, and national and county-level stakeholders #VIISC #husishwasasa #disabilityinclusion
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Angeline Akai retweeted
It's saddening that our national anthem can be sang twice in the international podium,2 hold medals...yet mot accreditation. Sports ministry,disability welfare associations you need to stand up and get counted. I beg the question,is a gold win by a person with disability lesser?
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Angeline Akai retweeted
Heartbreaking to see a visually impaired double gold medalist at the IBSA World Championships represent Kenya globally yet remain unrecognized. their achievements are just as significant. @myoasa_ke @UDPKenya @CrystalAsige #Inclusion
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Angeline Akai retweeted
I am a visually impaired double gold medalist at #IBSA world championship seeking recognition by @myoasa_ke I represented Kenya on the global stage! It pains to be unrecognised by our govt! cc @AkaiAngeline , @CrystalAsige ,@NyabuaHilton #SportsInclusivity #DisabilityInclusion
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Angeline Akai retweeted
Kenyan skater Kevin Kiarie Ruhiu is all alone in Benin , he won two medals for Kenya at the International Challenge Cotonou Speed and Inline Freestyle Skating Championship.
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Angeline Akai retweeted
Replying to @KenyanSays
Congratulations πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘ @Kelvvkiarie on your hard earned victory , the ministry @moyasa_ke should realise how you put Kenya on the global map. Let's hope you will not be another forgotten story. Myself a visually impaired double gold medalist appear to be forgotten @AkaiAngeline
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Angeline Akai retweeted
Replying to @NyakundiReport
Congratulations πŸ‘ @Kelvinkiarie hope the ministry @moyasa_ke will take note of your great achievement. This appears to be the trend because as a visually impaired double gold medalist in world championship, we are yet to be recognised... @AkaiAngeline
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