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Dr. Norman Kiogora leads the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE), a semi-autonomous government agency under the Ministry of Education mandated to promote inclusive and special needs education through training, research, assessment, and innovation.

Today, I had the honour of joining stakeholders at the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) for the Deaf Awarenes...
24/09/2026

Today, I had the honour of joining stakeholders at the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) for the Deaf Awareness Commemoration Day, the flagship event of the national Deaf Awareness Week running from 21–27 September 2026.

We were honoured to have IEBC Commissioner Anne Nderitu officiate the event, with the IEBC supporting participant registration ,an important step towards strengthening accessible and inclusive civic participation.

In my remarks , I reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to advancing the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities. The Persons with Disabilities Act provides an important legal foundation for protecting rights and strengthening participation in all spheres of society.

The programme brought together stakeholders from across government and the disability sector, including NCPWD, the Ministry of Education, National Police Service and the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs.

Among those speaking were Hon. Dr Isaac Mwaura, Head of the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Disability Rights, who reaffirmed the Office’s openness to engagement with stakeholders and highlighted ongoing government efforts to strengthen the rights of the Deaf community, including progress on the Kenya Sign Language (KSL) Bill.

We also reflected on the history and experiences of the Deaf community, heard from caregivers and celebrated the remarkable journeys of four Deaf trailblazers whose achievements continue to inspire.

A panel bringing together representatives from IEBC, KISE, the National Police Service, Ministry of Health and the National Association of the Deaf (NAD), with support from Safaricom and Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), provided an opportunity to discuss practical strategies for advancing inclusion.

Under the theme, “Declaration of Deaf Rights as Human Rights,” today’s commemoration reminded us that inclusion must go beyond recognition. It must be reflected in accessible healthcare, education, justice, technology, employment and civic participation.

As KISE , we remain committed to working with Government, partners, the Deaf community and other stakeholders to advance a Kenya where Deaf persons can fully exercise their rights, participate meaningfully and access opportunities without barriers.

Deaf rights are human rights and Inclusion is a shared responsibility.

I was pleased to host Rachel Gathoni, Managing Trustee and Foundation Manager, Kenya Pipeline Corporation (KPC) Foundati...
23/09/2026

I was pleased to host Rachel Gathoni, Managing Trustee and Foundation Manager, Kenya Pipeline Corporation (KPC) Foundation, accompanied by Roseline Odhiambo, Scholarship Coordinator, during a courtesy call at my office this morning .

Our engagement provided an opportunity to explore potential areas of collaboration in assessment, research, advocacy and publicity, with the shared objective of strengthening support and services for persons with disabilities.

I look forward to exploring these opportunities further and building meaningful partnerships that contribute to advancing disability inclusion and improving access to appropriate services and opportunities for persons with disabilities.

Today, I was delighted to welcome Professor Michael Ndurumo to the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) as we mar...
22/09/2026

Today, I was delighted to welcome Professor Michael Ndurumo to the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) as we marked Day Two of Deaf Awareness Week.

I wish everyone a Happy Deaf Awareness Week. As we celebrate, let us continue to recognise Kenyan Sign Language (KSL) as a language of inclusion, one that strengthens communication, participation and equal opportunities for the Deaf community.

Professor Ndurumo is a pioneer in Deaf education whose contribution to the development of KISE’s special education teacher training model and the advancement of Kenyan Sign Language has left a lasting impact.

We are proud to honour pioneers whose knowledge, dedication and contribution have helped shape Deaf education in Kenya. Their legacy continues to inspire our commitment to advancing inclusive education and creating a society where every learner can communicate, participate and thrive.

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗳 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸!

Today, I had the honour of welcoming the Ministry of Education’s Joint Implementation Support Mission for the Kenya Seco...
21/09/2026

Today, I had the honour of welcoming the Ministry of Education’s Joint Implementation Support Mission for the Kenya Secondary Education Equity and Quality Improvement Programme (SEEQIP) and the Kenya Primary Education Equity in Learning (KPEEL) Programme at the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE).

The one-week mission brings together the Ministry of Education, the World Bank, National Treasury, TSC, KNEC, CEOs from various agencies and other key stakeholders to review implementation progress and strengthen collaboration towards advancing equitable and quality education.

I appreciate the Ministry of Education, our development partners and all stakeholders for their deliberate efforts towards making inclusion a reality in Kenya. We continue to recognise Education Assessment and Resource Centres (EARCs) as game changers in the early identification, assessment and support of learners with disabilities.

I was also keen to share the progress of the nationwide Assistive Devices Needs Assessment, which is still ongoing in Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps. The data generated will be critical in informing planning and ensuring that appropriate assistive devices reach learners who need them.

I further highlighted the progress made through the Training of Trainers (ToTs), who were trained last week and are now commencing the cascade training of 4,800 teachers across the country.

KISE is committed to working closely with the Ministry of Education, World Bank, National Treasury, TSC, KNEC and other partners to advance equitable, inclusive and quality education for every learner.
World Bank Kenya.

Today, I had the opportunity to address participants during the Training of Trainers under the World Bank-supported Keny...
18/09/2026

Today, I had the opportunity to address participants during the Training of Trainers under the World Bank-supported Kenya Primary Education Equity in Learning (KPEEL) Project.

The trainers we are equipping will cascade the knowledge and skills acquired to over 4,800 teachers through online training, strengthening early identification and support for learners with disabilities.

I also emphasised the important role the trained personnel will play in supporting the operationalisation of the Regional Education Assessment and Resource Centres (EARCs)

As KISE advances the establishment of the National Assistive Devices Factory, this training must go beyond assessment. Participants will also acquire skills in repairing assistive devices, helping ensure that learners can access and continue using essential support.

I urged the trainers to take the knowledge and skills gained with utmost care as KISE walks this journey with them. I also thanked the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) for facilitating teachers to participate in this important training.

As we continue our mandate of empowering persons with disabilities across Kenya, I am reminded daily of how much more we...
18/09/2026

As we continue our mandate of empowering persons with disabilities across Kenya, I am reminded daily of how much more we can achieve when we work together. There's a significant scope for collaboration in research, innovation, assistive technology, inclusive communication, resource mobilization and strengthening services for persons with disabilities and their families.

No single institution can do this alone. We need researchers to help us understand emerging needs. We need innovators and technology partners to help us close the assistive-technology gap. We need communicators to help us build a society where inclusion is the norm, not the exception. And we need partners ,government, development agencies, the private sector, and civil society willing to mobilize resources toward this cause.

I also had the pleasure of receiving Flora Njura Kanyua, Chief Principal, Karumo Technical Training Institute (TTI), tog...
17/09/2026

I also had the pleasure of receiving Flora Njura Kanyua, Chief Principal, Karumo Technical Training Institute (TTI), together with Jeremiah Lenya, Chairman, who paid a courtesy visit to the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE).

Our engagement provided an opportunity to discuss areas of mutual interest and explore ways in which our two institutions can strengthen collaboration, share expertise and leverage our respective capacities to advance skills development and inclusive education.

I look forward to building on this engagement and forging stronger institutional partnerships that create meaningful impact.

This afternoon, I had the pleasure of hosting a delegation from the Miral Welfare Foundation Malawi Branch at the Kenya ...
17/09/2026

This afternoon, I had the pleasure of hosting a delegation from the Miral Welfare Foundation Malawi Branch at the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) for a courtesy and knowledge-exchange visit.

We engaged on Kenya’s special needs education system, teacher training, and the education and support services available for children with disabilities. The delegation also sought to learn from KISE’s operations and practices as they explore lessons that can inform and strengthen special education programming in Malawi.

The engagement provided a valuable platform for sharing experiences, learning from one another and exploring opportunities to strengthen collaboration and knowledge exchange in advancing inclusive education and disability support across Africa.

This morning, I had the honour of welcoming stakeholders to a high-level breakfast convened by the Office of Diversity, ...
17/09/2026

This morning, I had the honour of welcoming stakeholders to a high-level breakfast convened by the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Disability Rights in the Executive Office of the President, spearheaded by Hon. Isaac Mwaura at Kenya Institute of Special Education.

In my remarks , I underscored the importance of sustained dialogue, collaboration and collective action in advancing disability inclusion and ensuring that persons with disabilities can fully participate in society.

KISE is deliberate in its efforts to expand access to assistive technology, including the development of the National Assistive Devices Factory to support the local production of quality, context-appropriate assistive devices.

Mentioning the ongoing nationwide needs assessment across all 47 counties, as we deliberately identify learners who require assistive devices and specialised learning materials to generate data that will inform targeted interventions.

The engagement brought together key government institutions, development partners, the private sector and disability-sector stakeholders to strengthen collaboration and explore practical pathways for advancing diversity, inclusion and disability rights.

This morning, I had the honour of welcoming key stakeholders to a high-level Stakeholders Breakfast convened by the Offi...
17/09/2026

This morning, I had the honour of welcoming key stakeholders to a high-level Stakeholders Breakfast convened by the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Disability Rights, focused on advancing Kenya’s Diversity, Inclusion and Disability Rights Agenda at Kenya Institute of Special Education.

The engagement brought together key stakeholders to strengthen collaboration, deepen dialogue and identify practical pathways for translating our commitments on diversity, inclusion and disability rights into meaningful action.

As KISE, we remain committed to contributing to a society where diversity is embraced, inclusion is strengthened and the rights of persons with disabilities are fully recognised and upheld.

From policy to practice, we must turn inclusion into action.




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