Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has added his voice to the condemnation of Sirisia Member of Parliament John Waluke for his public humiliation of a person living with a disability (PWD) during a Jukwaa la Usalama function in Bungoma County on Saturday, September 6, 2025.

In a statement on his X page this Sunday, September 7, 2025, Mwaura termed the MP’s action as unacceptable and said that he needs to be called out.

“John Waluke, whatever you did to that young person with a disability in public is totally unacceptable. You should be called out for such humiliation. Youth with disabilities have gone through paramilitary training in the National Youth Service since 2015,” he stated.

Mwaura noted that such discriminatory remarks go against the government’s efforts to ensure all Kenyans have an equal shot at employment opportunities, including those living with disabilities.

Equal opportunities

“Different capacities in the security and other sectors. Such mentality is what keeps many disabled people out of employment. The government remains committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all Kenyans whether they have a disability or not. Such stereotypes belong to the past,” he added.

 In the video that has sparked online backlash, Waluke is seen making fun of the person in an attempt to prove he cannot be employed in the police service.

The MP went on to compel the man to run in front of the Interior CS Kichumba Murkomen and salute, to “prove” his capabilities to serve in the police service.

“We need to end these jokes. Let such people find work in other sectors but not in the police force,” he bluntly remarked.

The video has since elicited wide condemnation, with nominated Senator Crystal Asige among those decrying the incident.

In a statement on Saturday, Asige bemoaned that such demeaning acts could emanate from leaders.

“An incredibly disappointing video where leaders are taking part in mocking a person of short stature. I will not reshare for the dignity of the gentleman, but I’ve let my thoughts be known to the leaders. I would expect that after all the gains we have made in the country, to the extent of assenting to the Persons With Disabilities Act, people of their standing would not participate in the public humiliation of disabled people.

“We may be disabled, but our votes are not. However lowly and hysterical you believe disability to be privately, that is not the behaviour of national leaders – and certainly not in public. Instead of the people there denouncing such asinine remarks, they decide to dig their heels in. Let not disability visit their homes, nor the homes of those they love,” she added.