Roselyn Njoki Nyagah has been nominated for the Upcoming Human Rights Defender of the Year Award, recognizing her significant contributions to advocating for the rights of minorities, particularly persons living with disabilities in the grassroots areas of Trans Nzoia County. Roselyn has overcome her physical limitations, proving that disability is not inability, and has become a household name in Trans Nzoia County, well-known for her advocacy for the rights of girls and women living with disabilities.

Her commitment to fighting for human rights over the past nine years has seen her rise to become the secretary of the Trans-Nzoia Youths Living with Disability (CBO) and CHEKISAE, a women’s group that champions the rights of persons with disabilities. Her notable contributions include combating gender-based violence, rescuing children with disabilities facing oppression, advocating for access to healthcare for women and girls with disabilities, and promoting education for children with disabilities by advocating for the allocation of bursaries. Roselyn has been at the forefront of petitioning relevant authorities to ensure that the rights and voices of persons with disabilities are adequately addressed.