- CS Ogamba said the initiative is part of the government’s broader agenda to strengthen inclusive education
- The assistive devices include specialised learning and mobility equipment designed to support learners with visual and physical impairments
The government, through the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE), has stepped up efforts to enhance access to quality and inclusive education after the Ministry of Education launched the third phase of the distribution of assistive devices and technologies to learners with disabilities across the country.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba on Thursday flagged off the exercise at the KISE in Kasarani, Nairobi, saying the initiative is aimed at removing barriers that hinder learners with disabilities from accessing education.
Under the third phase, the Ministry of Education, through KISE, will distribute 11,139 assistive devices to 321 inclusive programmes and special schools serving learners with visual and physical impairments in all 47 counties.
The devices are expected to improve learning outcomes by enabling learners to participate effectively in classroom activities and access educational content with greater ease.
Speaking during the flag-off ceremony, Ogamba reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring that no learner is left behind, noting that assistive technologies play a critical role in promoting equity, inclusion and academic success among learners with disabilities.
He said the initiative is part of the government’s broader agenda to strengthen inclusive education and create a learning environment where every child can realise their full potential regardless of their physical condition.
ALSO READ:
MoE issues guidance to schools facing KEMIS registration challenges
Ogamba further announced that the distribution programme will be expanded to senior schools and tertiary institutions, including universities, to ensure learners with disabilities continue receiving support as they advance through different levels of education.
The assistive devices include specialised learning and mobility equipment designed to support learners with visual and physical impairments, helping them overcome challenges that often limit access to education.
The latest distribution follows previous phases implemented by KISE and underscores the government’s ongoing investment in special needs education.
Officials expressed optimism that the programme will enhance retention, participation and academic performance among learners with disabilities while promoting greater inclusion in schools and institutions of higher learning across the country.
By Our Reporter
You can also follow our social media pages on Twitter: Education News KE and Facebook: Education News Newspaper for timely updates.
>>> Click here to stay up-to-date with trending regional stories
>>> Click here to read more informed opinions on the country’s education landscape
>>> Click here to stay ahead with the latest national news.
