International Accessibility Laws: Africa
🇰🇪 Kenya
CURRENT LAWS
Persons with Disabilities Act (2003): Protects the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities
Constitution of Kenya (2010): Ensures access to information for persons with disabilities
Kenya Information and Communications Regulations (2014): Reference point on digital accessibility
Kenya Access to Information Act, Section 28(3)(a) (2016)
REFERENCE STANDARDS
Standard KS 2952-1:2022
National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) Guidelines.
SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY
The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet)
TO WHOM THEY APPLY
All entities, both public and private
SANCTIONS
No information available.
🇲🇦 Marocco
LAWS IN FORCE
Morocco established a law in 2016 to protect and promote the rights of people with disabilities, emphasizing the importance of their full participation and inclusion in society.
REFERENCE STANDARDS
WCAG
SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY
The Ministry of Solidarity, Social Development, Equality and Family
TO WHOM THEY APPLY
All entities, both public and private
SANCTIONS
Information not available at this time.
🇿🇦 Sud Africa
CURRENT LAWS
Telecommunications Law (2002)
Electronic Communications Law
REFERENCE STANDARDS
WCAG
SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY
The Ministry of Communications and Digital Technologies.
TO WHOM THEY APPLY
All public agencies
SANCTIONS
SANCTIONS Information not available at this time