We are going to use this blog to discuss issues affecting the deaf people. The problems facing the deaf are huge and lets not lie to ourselves that some self styled politicians will look after them once they get to power. The disabled are a tiny minority and no politician will be least bothered with their votes. Already, the deaf are completely divided supporting this or that politician depending on their ethinicity. The Luos, who form the bulk of leadership of the deaf, are already campaigning for Raila, telling the deaf that he will look at their interests (now that interests me. May be those guys believe they will get jobs but if they do the rest of deaf won't get a morsel!).
The deaf should unit and speak with one voice. They should stand up and be counted. You won't be counted when you are begging all the time. The deaf should put their resources to revive KNAD and put in place mechanisms to ensure a few individulas won't hold them hostage by making the national association their family property, like Muirus "Kuna Nuru Gazani"! Placing illiterate leaders at the helmanship of KNAD, such as the current chairman who cannot even speak/write proper english, is to insult ourselves.
Mzee Kiziwi will welcome all positive contributions and publish them in the main page. Come on and speak up.
M.K.
