April 17, 2026
SMALL STEPS, BIG VICTORIES: INSIDE A MOTHER’S JOURNEY OF HOPE, HEALING, AND MILESTONES
By Nadia Muthoni It was a simple gesture, yet deeply profound, a parent walking into the institute carrying a cake to celebrate her child’s milestones. To an outsider, it might have looked like just another small celebration. But for this mother, every inch of that cake symbolized a journey marked by uncertainty, resilience and ultimately,…
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March 11, 2026
DISABILITY INCLUSION: WHY IT MATTERS AND HOW WE CAN ACHIEVE IT
By Luke Lekishon Disability inclusion is about creating societies where all people, regardless of how they move, communicate, think or interact, can participate equally. It involves creating environments where individuals with disabilities are valued and therefore physical, systemic, and social barriers are removed. It means creating a level playing field by making reasonable accommodations for persons…
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February 23, 2026
Mgeni Njoo Mwenyeji Aponе:Eliana’s Journey from Struggle to Support
By Hellen Njoroge When Seline Awour heard about the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) outreach in partnership with the M-Pesa Foundation happening at St lwanga primary and junior school Changamwe Mombasa, she did not hesitate. Like many mothers carrying quiet hopes for their children, she decided to arrive early so her daughter could be…
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February 11, 2026
A GAME-CHANGER FOR EDUCATION: KENYA UNVEILS LANDMARK DIAGNOSTIC TOOL FOR GIFTED LEARNERS
By Nadia Muthoni For years, in classrooms across Kenya, brilliance often sat quietly at the back of the room. A child who finished assignments too quickly was labeled impatient. A girl who constantly sketched in the margins of her books was told to focus.A quiet learner who spends hours designing intricate models from recycled materials…
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February 2, 2026
The Empty Desk No More: How Erick Kipyego Found His Way Back to School
By Mercy Nyaga For nearly two years, Erick Kipyego’s desk at Kerita Primary School remained untouched. It stood as a quiet reminder of a child forced out of the classroom by illness and circumstance, an absence that spoke louder than words. At 14, Erick should have been settling into Grade 7 alongside his peers. Instead,…
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January 30, 2026
UNDERSTANDING CEREBRAL PALSY: WHAT EVERY PARENT AND CAREGIVER SHOULD KNOW
By Dr.Lynett Ongera & Margaret Makunja edited by Luke Lekishon The word ‘cerebral’ refers to the two halves or hemispheres of the brain. ‘Palsy’ refers to paralysis that impairs body movement. Therefore, cerebral palsy (CP) can be defined as a group of non-progressive lifelong disorders that affect movement, posture, and muscle coordination. It is caused…
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January 22, 2026
KISE–MUST MoU Sets the Pace for Inclusive and Technology-Driven Education
By Nadia Muthoni The Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) and Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST) have taken a bold step toward transforming inclusive education in Kenya through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that sets the stage for innovation, collaboration, and impact. This landmark partnership brings together MUST, a public…
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December 17, 2025
Threads of Strength: Deborah’s Story of Rising Beyond Disability
By Nadia Muthoni Meet Deborah, from the heart of Nyandarua ,a woman whose life is a living testimony that limitations do not have the final say. At just two years old, Deborah was diagnosed with paralysis. What followed were years marked by denial, quiet tears, unanswered questions, and moments when the weight of her reality…
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December 15, 2025
Beyond the Child: Why Empowering Parents Is Essential in the Disability Space
By Nadia Muthoni When we speak about disability, our attention naturally gravitates toward the child. We focus on access, therapy, education, and inclusion and rightly so. But rarely do we pause to ask an equally important question: what about the parents and caregivers? Do we assume they are automatically okay simply because they are not…
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November 13, 2025
Different Abilities, One Heritage: Celebrating Inclusion Through Culture
By Nadia Muthoni Traditional culture and inclusion are deeply intertwined .Both speak to connection, identity, and belonging. Our cultural practices remind us who we are, where we come from, and the values that guide us. When embraced inclusively, they become powerful tools for learning, unity, and healing. Yet, challenges arise when traditions are used to…
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