Eric Omondi leads Kenyans in support of disabled woman in confrontation with city askaris

Kenyans are rallying behind a physically disabled woman who was seen in a video being mistreated by city askaris. The video, which went viral on October 20, shows the woman falling off her chair and pleading to be left alone after the askaris impounded her wares.

The woman has been identified as Mary Consolata Achieng Otieno, a single mother of five children. She lives in a single room with her children, three of whom are biological and two of whom are adopted. Her husband left her to remarry.

Otieno is a street vendor who sells snacks to make a living. She has been selling on the streets for over 10 years, and she says that she has never had any problems with the askaris before.

However, on October 3, the askaris approached Otieno and demanded that she pay a bribe. When she refused, they impounded her wares and pushed her off her chair.

The video of the incident has sparked outrage on social media, with many Kenyans calling for the askaris to be punished. Kenyans have also donated money to help Otieno support her family.

In an interview with Mungai Eve, Otieno said that she is still traumatized by the incident. She said that she is afraid to go back to work, and she is worried about how she will feed her children.

Otieno’s story is a reminder of the challenges faced by people with disabilities in Kenya. People with disabilities are often discriminated against and denied opportunities. They are also more likely to live in poverty than people without disabilities.

Kenyans should support Otieno and other people with disabilities by creating a more inclusive society. We should also challenge discrimination and demand that people with disabilities are treated with respect and dignity.