ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Persons with Disabilities Act
80. Disability Mainstreaming Units and Inspectors
Edition: 2025-05-13 · In force
80. Disability Mainstreaming Units and Inspectors
(1)All government ministries, departments, Agencies and county public offices shall establish a Disability Mainstreaming Unit for the purpose of—(a)mainstreaming disability issues;(b)carrying out regular inspections to ensure implementation and compliance with the provisions of this Act; and(c)liaising with the Council on disability matters.(2)Each respective Ministry shall appoint an officer to head the Disability Mainstreaming Unit established under subsection (1).(3)The officer appointed under subsection (2) shall submit annual reports to the Council outlining progress and compliance with this Act and any challenges faced.(4)The Council shall appoint an inspector who shall be empowered to investigate and recommend prosecution or other remedy against infringement of this Act.(5)The inspector appointed under subsection (4) shall report to the Council or the relevant committee of the Council, any person or persons whose conduct is in violation of this Act or any regulations made under the Act.