In 2017, The Kenyan government introduced the Kenyan Competency-based Curriculum (CBC) in primary schools, prioritizing a learner’s ability to excel rather than school performance. This was quite a transition from the previous 8-4-4 system that focused on ranking.

With the roll-out of CBC, teachers, parents, and learners became more interested in technology. This shift resulted in the inABLE Computer Assistive Tech Labs becoming the centers of operations for teachers and learners. The Computer Instructors at inABLE welcomed the opportunity to assist their fellow educators and train the students on basic computer skills.

Thanks to the steady internet connectivity in the labs and assistive software such as JAWS, the blind and visually impaired students learned to independently carry out research and assignments online using various computer devices, like Chromebook and iPads. 

As our computer lab students advance their computer skills, we see an improvement in their academics and a confidence boost. We foresee a long-lasting positive impact. It is rewarding to be part of and witness inABLE’s mission to empower blind and visually impaired students in Africa through assistive computer technology coming to life.

We celebrate and appreciate the educational advancements that completely blind and visually impaired students achieve when allowed to learn computer technology.

Written by: inABLE Computer Instructor Douglas Omweba