PSC calls crisis meeting over low agency compliance
Only 33.3 per cent of state entities complied
5d agoJACKTONE LAWIBusiness
PSC headquarters in Nairobi
PSC says it’s committed to ensuring persons with disabilities not only secure their rightful place in public jobs but also government offices have facilities that support their work.
The constitution under article 54 obligates the sate to ensure that at least 5 percent of all elective and appointive positions are held by persons with disabilities.
PSC Vice Chairperson Mary Kimonye on November 17, 2025, gave the assurances during a meeting with key development partners who paid a courtesy call at the Commission House.
Kimonye noted that the Commission remains intentional about building strategic partnerships that support the implementation of constitutional and legislative mandates relating to disability inclusion.
She emphasized that working closely with development partners is essential to ensuring that disability mainstreaming is not only prioritized but operationalised across all government institutions.
“The Commission is always open to working with development partners to hasten implementation of key constitutional mandates and mainstream the same in the public service,” said Kimonye
The meeting brought together representatives from Light for the World, Christian Blind Mission (CBM), SightSavers, and the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD).
The Commission invited the partners to explore areas of collaboration that will strengthen the institutional capacity of public bodies to integrate disability perspectives in policies, programmes, and service delivery.
PSC Commissioner Harun Hassan, who serves as Patron of the Disability Mainstreaming Committee, highlighted the Commission’s resolve to drive full implementation of the newly enacted Persons with Disabilities Act, 2025. He noted that advancing disability inclusion is both a constitutional imperative and a moral responsibility.
“Mainstreaming disability is not just a constitutional obligation but service to humanity. This is a good start, and I believe together we can achieve more within and beyond the public service,” he said.
Light for the World Country Director Richard Mativu commended PSC for establishing a dedicated working committee to guide disability mainstreaming efforts.
He encouraged development partners to align their support with PSC’s frameworks and pledged continued collaboration to enhance the participation of persons with disabilities in public service spaces.
Also present were CBM Country Director David Munyendo, SightSavers Country Director Moses Chege, NCPWD Ag. CEO Ms. Eva Njoroge, their technical teams, and from PSC, Secretary Paul Famba, DCS Dr. Sylvester Obong’o, and Disability Mainstreaming Committee members led by Chairperson Dr. Philemon Kiprono.
