Felicia Mburu, ML

Disability Rights Activism

Nairobi

Kenya, East Africa

Cohort Year:

2023

Bio

(1986-2025) Felicia Mburu was interested in pursuing the rights of persons with disabilities to live and be included in the community on an equal basis with others. In the past, Felicia worked with various civil societies in Kenya, Latvia, Hungary, the United States and across Africa on intersectional matters of gender and disability justice. Her greatest achievement was building movements of organizations of persons with disabilities across East and Southern Africa. She held a masters in international human rights law from American University, Washington College of Law. Honor Felicia's work and memory.

Professional Interests & Expertise

Disability & Accessibility,Gender Equity,Health Systems and Health Insurance,Law & Policy,Maternal and Child Health

Organization

Kenya National Commission on Human Rights

Learn more about Felicia's work:

Commentary

It’s Time to Improve Care for Children with Advanced Developmental Needs

Video

Access to Justice for Women

Video

Women Empowerment

Opinion Piece

Healthcare will not be accessible to all until gender, sexuality and disability are included

See All of Felicia's Work