UDPK has called on Parliament to fast-track the Kenya Sign Language Bill to strengthen the rights of deaf persons. Chair Eric Ngondi says the law must also be fully implemented, with sign language interpreters provided in public meetings and health facilities.Ngondi notes that some media houses have made progress in providing sign language interpretation to improve communication.Kenya is marking World Sign Language Day under the theme “Declaring Deaf Persons’ Human Rights.”

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