- KISE has made history at the 98th Kenya National Music Festival by winning three inclusive performance categories, including the inaugural staff category.
- Josephine Nkuubi has delivered an outstanding signed solo verse performance, supported by a technical team of lecturers and the academic registrar.
- The institute has reaffirmed its leadership in inclusive education and arts, using creative performance to champion diversity, equal participation and accessible communication.
The Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) delivered a historic performance at the ongoing 98th Kenya National Music Festival at Kibabii University after securing top honours in three inclusive performance categories, reaffirming its leadership in special needs education and inclusive arts.
KISE emerged victorious in Class 3012M (Signed Choral Verse) and Class 3010Q (Signed Solo Verse), with the latter featuring an outstanding performance by the institute’s Acting Head of Communications, Josephine Nkuubi.
The institute also made history by winning the inaugural Class 3010, a newly introduced category designed for staff of educational institutions to promote inclusivity through artistic expression. KISE’s debut performance in the category earned first position, setting a national benchmark for educator-led inclusive performances.
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The achievement marks a significant milestone for the institution, highlighting its commitment to advancing inclusive education through creative arts while demonstrating that learners and educators alike can use performance to champion diversity and equal participation.
The winning performances were prepared under the guidance of a dedicated technical team comprising Academic Registrar Mercy Mugambi and lecturers Henry Eshitubi, Patrick Marete, and Margaret Makunja. Their expertise in sign language performance, coaching and artistic direction played a pivotal role in the institute’s success.
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Speaking after the victories, KISE officials described the achievement as a reflection of the institute’s unwavering commitment to promoting inclusion, innovation and excellence in education.
The latest triumphs reinforce KISE’s position as a national leader in inclusive education, with the institute continuing to champion equal opportunities through talent, creativity and accessible communication for all.
By Godfrey Wamalwa
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