6th Africa Forum, Kampala, Uganda

The Enjoyment Of The Right To Property By Persons with visual impairment In Kenya

Dr. S. K. Tororei, National Land Commission, Kenya.

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Ownership of and access to property such as land is important in the life of persons with no other means of livelihoods. It is true that visually impaired persons fare poorly in employment and mainly depend on non-disabled members of their family for sustenance. . Nevertheless, the enjoyment of this right by persons with visual impairment in Kenya is limited. The constitution of Kenya enshrines the right to property by all and prohibits discrimination on grounds such as disability. However, going by anecdotal evidence, the same is not true in the case of access to and ownership of property. This paper explores the extent to which constitutional and legislative provisions affect the ability of persons with visual impairment to enjoy the right to property, including processes to enable ownership of and access to land and housing in Kenya.
Equity And Access To Water And Sanitation Services For Persons Who Are Visually Impaired In Kisumu City, Kenya.

Dr. C. M. Were, Maseno University, Kenya.

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The combination of safe drinking water and hygienic sanitation facilities is a pre-condition for achieving human wellbeing. The importance of water and sanitation in the attainment of a good health status can therefore not be overstated. This study therefore sought to find out whether there is equity in access to water and sanitation services for persons who are visually impaired in Kisumu city. It also examined the perception of sighted members of the community with regard to this issue in particular, but also persons with visual impairment in general.

Promoting Eye Health Services (Regal Hall)

Panel Chair: Dr. Stanley Bubikire, Head of Prevention of Blindness, Ministry of Health, Uganda..