Also known as: KISE
Kenya Institute of Special Education — promotes inclusive education and support services for learners with disabilities, anchoring national AI programme for disability inclusion.
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The Standard
… Torome also welcomed the inclusion of lecturers from the Kenya Institute of Special Education, Kenya Institute for the Blind and curriculum support officers in discussions on career progression guidelines. …
Teachers' unions demand ECDE promotions and P1 recruitmentThe Standard
… tari said the legislation would provide a stronger framework for protecting the rights and welfare of older persons.Motari made the announcemnt while closing a three-day national conference to mark the International Day of Older Persons at the Kenya Institute of Special Education …
State pledges to enact Older Persons Bill by 2027The Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe Government on Friday assured senior citizens that the Older Persons Bill, 2024 will be enacted before the 2027 general election, as Kenya’s first national International Day of Older Persons Conference closed at the Kenya Institute of Special Education in Nair …
Government says Older Persons Bill 2024 to be enacted before 2027Capital News
… The discussions were held at the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) during the International Day of Older Persons (IDOP) 2026 Scientific Pre-Conference ahead of the main conference scheduled for October 1–2. …
Experts call for stronger health, social systems to support Kenya’s ageing populationCitizen Digital
… 6 05:56 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Secretary for Administration in the Office of the President, Dr Isaac Mwaura, with stakeholders after an inaugural meeting at the Kenya Institute of Special Education …
Mwaura: Persons with disabilities must have a voice in Kenya’s political processesThe Standard
… Earlier this week, Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) Director Dr. Norman Kiogora announced that the institute had been given two months to conduct a nationwide needs assessment aimed at identifying learners with disabilities and determining the assistive devices require …
Government reaffirms support for Special Needs learnersCitizen Digital
KISE bags top national award for excellence in service delivery By Citizen Reporter June 19, 2026 10:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter CoG Chairperson Ahmed Abdullahi (right) presents the award to KISE Dir …
KISE bags top national award for excellence in service deliveryThe Standard
… The centres will complement the work of the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) and improve access to assessment and support services for children with special learning needs. …
Bitok seeks Sh71.7 B to avert education funding crisisCitizen Digital
… mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); The Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy( MoICDE) partnered with key disability experts, Kenya Institute of Special Education …
Kenya launches AI for Disability Project to advance inclusive digital transformationThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeDirector of KISE, Dr Norman Kiogora, during a media tour at the facility. …
Kenya bets on AI to drive disability inclusion in new multi-partner initiativeTeachers' unions have renewed calls for reforms including promotion of ECDE teachers, employment of unemployed P1 teachers aged 45 and above, and greater administrative autonomy for Junior Secondary Schools, with union leaders citing the neglect of ECDE teachers despite their foundational role in education.
5 October 2026 · The Standard →
Teachers' unions have renewed calls for reforms including promotion of ECDE teachers, employment of unemployed P1 teachers aged 45 and above, and greater administrative autonomy for Junior Secondary Schools, with union leaders citing the neglect of ECDE teachers despite their foundational role in education.
5 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's government has pledged to enact the Older Persons Bill, 2024, by the end of 2027 to address gaps in healthcare, income security and social protection as the nation confronts a rapidly ageing population. The Principal Secretary for Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs said the legislation would provide a stronger framework for protecting the rights and welfare of older persons.
4 October 2026 · The Standard →
The government assured senior citizens that the Older Persons Bill 2024, which guarantees rights under Article 57 of the Constitution, will be enacted before the 2027 general election. The Principal Secretary for Social Protection said the bill is with the Attorney General and Cabinet for review before parliamentary presentation, after delays caused by overlapping provisions with the Social Protection Act.
3 October 2026 · The Standard →
Health experts and policymakers meeting in Nairobi said Kenya must improve its health, social protection and community systems to support its growing older population, warning that ageing cannot be treated solely as a medical issue as older people face multiple challenges including non-communicable diseases, dementia, mental health conditions and social isolation. Kenya's 2019 census recorded about 2.7 million people aged 60 and above.
30 September 2026 · Capital News →
Secretary for Administration Dr Isaac Mwaura said the government is prioritizing budgetary allocations to ensure persons with disabilities are fully included in Kenya's resource allocation and political decision-making processes, and urged stakeholders in the disability sector to help ensure resources reach intended beneficiaries.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Public Service Principal Secretary reaffirmed the government's commitment to inclusive education and equal access for learners with disabilities, while calling on parents, teachers and stakeholders to support special needs education despite ongoing challenges including discrimination and stigma.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) has been recognized at the National Productivity and Competitiveness Conference and Awards for outstanding performance and commitment to quality service delivery. The director attributed the achievement to staff dedication and the institute's focus on promoting inclusive education and support services for learners with disabilities.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Basic Education Principal Secretary Prof. Julius Bitok has appealed to Parliament for an additional Sh71.77 billion to address a budget deficit threatening critical learning programmes including capitation for learners, textbooks, examination administration, school feeding, and Grade 9 classroom construction under the Competency-Based Curriculum.
13 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy partnered with disability experts, the Kenya Institute of Special Education, inABLE, AT4D Trust, Huawei, and innovators including Qhala to launch the AI for Disability Project, aiming to co-create scalable hardware and software solutions that improve access to technology and create new opportunities for persons living with disabilities.
4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya is implementing a multi-stakeholder AI initiative anchored at the Kenya Institute of Special Education to develop locally relevant, AI-powered solutions for persons with disabilities in education, employment, and assistive technologies. The programme builds on a 2024 AI hackathon and aims to scale innovations into a fully resourced initiative, with KISE also investing in local production of assistive devices using AI and advanced manufacturing.
26 April 2026 · The Standard →