The National Assembly has passed the Persons with Disabilities Bill, (Senate Bill No. 7 of 2023).

The Bill sponsored by Sen.Crystal Asige and cosponsored by the Leader of the Majority Party, Hon. Kimani Ichung'wah seeks to give effect to Article 54 of the Constitution; to restructure the National Council for Persons with Disabilities and to provide for its functions and powers; to provide for the institutional framework for protecting, promoting and monitoring the rights of persons with disabilities; to provide for incentives and reliefs.

Tax reliefs for employees with disabilities and also tax exemption for materials and equipment imported for use by persons with disabilities are introduced in the Bill.

The legislation also provides tax incentives for donations, bequests and subsidies made for the benefit of persons with disabilities.

Expenses incurred by employers who make reasonable accommodation in their premises for employees with disabilities will benefit from a tax exemption.

The Bill also repeals the Persons with Disabilities Act, No. 14 of 2003 and have in place a law that is consistent with the Constitution.

The Bill places emphasis on the human rights approach towards realization of persons with disabilities in Kenya and societal responsibility to protect and promote them.