08/09/2026
8th September 2026
NITA Nairobi, Sightsavers Partner to Expand Digital Skills Training for 50 Persons with Disabilities
The National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) Nairobi has held a consultative meeting with representatives from Sightsavers to pave the way for the onboarding of 50 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) into digital skills training at the NITA Nairobi Cisco Academy.
The initiative seeks to expand access to quality digital and technical skills for persons with disabilities, equipping them with competencies that can enhance their employability, entrepreneurship and participation in Kenya’s growing digital economy.
The training is supported by the Mastercard Foundation, a key partner in Sightsavers’ initiatives aimed at promoting inclusion and creating opportunities for persons with disabilities in Kenya.
During the consultative meeting, NITA and Sightsavers discussed the onboarding process, training arrangements and the support required to provide the beneficiaries with an enabling and inclusive learning environment.
The partnership underscores the importance of collaboration between government, development partners and organisations working in the disability sector to bridge skills gaps and ensure that persons with disabilities have equal opportunities to acquire relevant skills.
Through the NITA Nairobi Cisco Academy, the 50 beneficiaries will have an opportunity to acquire digital competencies that can open pathways to employment, self-employment and further professional development.
The initiative reinforces NITA’s commitment to inclusive skills development and strengthening partnerships that expand access to training opportunities for underserved groups.
As Kenya accelerates its digital transformation, initiatives such as this are helping ensure that persons with disabilities are not left behind, but are equipped to actively participate and contribute to the country’s digital economy.
