- The Kenya Institute of Special Education has trained TSC officers from all 47 counties and refugee camps to enhance inclusive education.
- The officers will train teachers on disability inclusion, learner assessment and appropriate placement of learners with special needs.
- The initiative aims to strengthen early identification of disabilities and improve access to quality inclusive education
The Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) has trained Teachers Service Commission (TSC) officers from all 47 counties and refugee camps to strengthen the delivery of inclusive education and improve support for learners with disabilities.
The Training of Trainers programme equipped participants with specialised skills in disability inclusion, learner assessment, screening and appropriate educational placement.
The officers are expected to cascade the knowledge to teachers across the country, enhancing the quality of education for children with special needs.
Speaking during the programme, TSC Director of Quality Assurance and Standards Dr. Reuben Nthamburi said the Commission is expanding the country’s special needs education workforce through recruitment, deployment and continuous professional development.
He noted that TSC has been facilitating serving teachers to undertake specialised training at KISE before deploying them to special schools and inclusive learning institutions.
Dr. Nthamburi added that the implementation of Competency-Based Education (CBE) has increased the demand for teachers with specialised skills, particularly for learners with severe disabilities who now follow stage-based learning pathways.
Shared responsibility
Despite the progress in teacher training, Dr. Nthamburi emphasised that the success of inclusive education depends on the collective efforts of families, communities, schools and government institutions working together to support learners with disabilities.
KISE Director Dr. Norman Kiogora reaffirmed the institute’s commitment to strengthening national capacity for inclusive education by training professionals who will champion disability inclusion across the country.
He underscored the importance of early screening and assessment in identifying learners’ individual needs, saying timely interventions enable children to receive appropriate educational support and assistive technologies that improve learning outcomes.
Promoting inclusive learning
KISE continues to position itself as a centre of excellence in special needs education through specialised training programmes, learner assessment and screening services, and its Assistive Technology Factory.
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The training initiative is expected to strengthen early identification of learners with disabilities, improve placement in appropriate learning institutions and expand access to quality inclusive education nationwide.
By Obegi Malack
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