Crystal Asige

Crystal Kegehi Asige (born August 12, 1990) is a nominated senator in the parliament of Kenya under the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). She is an advocate for diversity and inclusion and represents special interest groups such as youths and people living with disabilities. Asige is a singer, songwriter, and music producer focusing on Chakacha-infused music. She was previously signed under Sol Generation Records. Asige is a victim of glaucoma, which led to the loss of her sight in her 20s and she continues to raise awareness about the condition. Quotes Civil unrest is a result of societal truths that are addressed too late, or not at all. Crystal Asige (@CrystalAsige) on X, August 7, 2024. Disability itself does not discriminate; it is merely an identity. It is people and systems that make disability seem dirty or pitiful. Asige on the need for perception for persons with disabilities. Inclusion means participation — in storytelling, in production, and in leadership. Asige on the need for perception for persons with disabilities. Inclusion must move from applause to action. On minority rights day I think I came here with this mountain so that I can show others that it can be moved. Please, please keep putting one foot in front of the other, however dark it might be. You were made for a time such as this on purpose and for purpose! her speech for top 100 most influential people Leadership by justice is the best example in making a corruption-free country. during her call for collective action against corruption in Africa. It's one thing to go blind, it's another to go blind in a world steeped with discrimination and prejudices. giving a speech at the One Young World 2023 Summit in Belfas Art saves people. Art has the power to transform my sorrows into beauty and to turn my despair into hope. Liberation to me looks like independence. Not having to beg or to convince somebody of my worthiness... Just being able to wake up in the morning and be independent. Our Resistance, 2022 As soon as I was comfortable in my skin, there was racism. As soon as I was confident in my femininity, there was sexism. As soon as I was proud of my youth, there was ageism. And now that I’m comfortable with my disability, there is ableism Designing infrastructure to empower people with disabilitiesTUMI(September 05,2023) I had to start again to accept, to adapt, unlearn, relearn, and, in doing so, I realized that this [pointing at her eyes] is not disability. This [pointing to her temple/head] is disability Designing infrastructure to empower people with disabilitiesTUMI(September 05,2023) Inclusive transport is not just about buildings and streets. It’s absolutely connected to our self-efficacy, dignity, independence, safety, confidence, equity, and inclusion Designing infrastructure to empower people with disabilitiesTUMI(September 05,2023) Life has really kicked me in the ass. Designing infrastructure to empower people with disabilitiesTUMI(September 05,2023) I didn’t have to call anybody to take me out. I didn’t have to ask anyone to walk me to the park. I didn’t have to get anyone to help me in and out of a bus. Do you know how freeing that feels? Designing infrastructure to empower people with disabilitiesTUMI(September 05,2023) I’m not the kind of person who’s scared to be around difference, or scared to speak out, because I’ve already been able to experience and live a life where I was able to do both always possible conversationsivoox(June,2023) Writing a bill is great, but the story around writing the bill, the reasons why the bill is important, how it’s going to change people’s lives every day, that’s I think what will connect with human beings for decades to come always possible conversationsivoox(June,2023) They might not remember my name but I hope that they remember what I was trying to put out into the world and I hope the energy is apparent in anything that I do creatively always possible conversationsivoox(June,2023) External links Category:Women politicians in Kenya Category:Political figure stubs Category:Living people Category:1990 births