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Janet sits at a computer workstation in an inABLE computer lab, using a laptop with a headset and microphone. Several desktop computers are arranged along a long table, while another learner works at a computer in the background. The room is well lit by large windows, and an inABLE logo sign is displayed on the wall. A pair of forearm crutches is positioned beside the workstation, highlighting the accessible learning environment and the use of technology for digital skills development.
September 10, 2026

When Braille Isn’t the Answer: Janet’s Journey to Finding Her...

In a quiet corner of the Grade 6 classroom at Thika Primary School for the Blind, Janet is finding a new way to learn. At 25, Janet has already...

A group of participants sits indoors on plastic chairs and wooden benches during a training or workshop session. Attendees face forward and listen attentively to a speaker outside the frame. The meeting takes place in a hall with corrugated metal walls, wooden framing, and natural light coming through windows. Some participants hold notebooks or folders, while others sit with hands folded, focused on the presentation.
August 31, 2026

Building Confidence and Opportunity Through Mentorship at Isinya Digital Hub

What does it take to stand out in a competitive job market?    On 15 August 2026, 18 young people aged 20–40 came together at Isinya Digital Hub, mobilized by St Cecilia Parish Isinya, for...

A classroom filled with secondary school students wearing blue uniforms, seated closely together on chairs and desks while attentively listening to a presentation. A laptop sits on a small green desk at the front, suggesting a lesson or talk in progress. The room has large windows on one side letting in natural light, and a slightly worn ceiling, indicating a well-used school learning space.
February 2, 2026

Advancing Inclusive Education at Thika High School for the Blind

On 26 January 2026, Thika High School for the Blind hosted a digital accessibility orientation that marked an important step in preparing learners for Kenya’s Competency-Based Curriculum and for life beyond...

A picture of Jasmine with long braided hair and glasses stands indoors in a bright office with glass walls, smiling while holding up a pink children’s book titled Magic Ears. She is wearing a long-sleeve top, light blue jeans, and black shoes, with desks and computer monitors visible in the background.
January 9, 2026

Jasmine Muchilwa: Claiming Deafness as Identity, Culture, and Community 

Disability inclusion begins by listening to people whose lived experience sits at the intersection of disability, culture, technology, and youth leadership. Jasmine Muchilwa’s story reflects that intersection. Her journey as a...

A group of smiling schoolchildren sit in a computer lab, each with a laptop open on long desks. The children face the camera, some flashing peace signs, while colorful geometric wall art and desktop screens are visible in the background, creating a lively and engaging learning environment.
December 19, 2025

Holiday Coding Boot Camp at Kang’aru Digital Hub Ignites Young Minds

For six weeks in November and December, the quiet village of Kairi in Kiambu County turned into a lively center of creativity, curiosity, and code. The Kang’aru Digital Hub, a community...

Maurice is smiling and stands outdoors beside a tree and a neatly trimmed green hedge. He is wearing glasses, a short-sleeved light blue shirt, a black sleeveless vest, dark blue trousers, and white sneakers with blue accents. The setting appears to be a paved walkway in a residential or garden area.
November 19, 2025

Breaking Barriers Through Digital Skills: Morris Magaju’s Story

Morris Gatuguti Magaju grew up in Meru County in a family that valued education even though his parents never had the chance to attend school. He remembers their influence...

Close-up of a student in a maroon sweater, tie, and smartwatch, looking forward and touching his mouth in a pensive gesture.
October 31, 2025

AI Captions Transform Learning at Kambui Primary School for the...

The morning lessons at Kambui Primary School for the Deaf begin in quiet anticipation. As the teacher speaks, their words appear instantly on a large screen at the front...

October 27, 2025

Likoni School for the Blind Pioneers Inclusive Digital Education

Likoni Primary School for the Blind has continued to stand out as a model of inclusive digital education through inABLE’s mission to empower students who are blind or have...

A digital poster with a purple and white background. On the left side, the word “Mawazo” appears below a thought cloud icon. On the right side, the text reads: “Your story with no filter. Express yourself anonymously. This is a safe space for persons with disabilities in Africa to share their stories. In their own words, anonymously with no filter. Let’s discover the world around us. Join Us.” Below, there is a purple button labeled “View Chats.”
October 2, 2025

Mawazo: An Accessible Platform Redefining Mental Health Support for Persons...

Mental health remains a silent battle for many persons with disabilities. Without safe spaces to share their experiences, many end up isolated, stressed, or even depressed. For Valery Olesia,...

A student wearing headphones leans very close to a laptop screen while working in a computer lab. Several desktop computers are arranged on the desk beside him, and other students in school uniforms are seated in the background.
October 2, 2025

Assistive Technology is Helping Students with Visual Impairments Prepare for...

As schools across Kenya gear up for the end-of-year examinations, students with visual impairments are showing how technology is leveling the playing field in education. In inABLE’s partner schools,...

October 1, 2025

No One is Kept Out: Stakeholders Unite to Test NIKO,...

On September 25-26, 2025, UNICEF Kenya, inABLE, Kilimanjaro Blind Trust Africa (KBTA), and AT4D, under the Humanitarian Innovation Programme (HIP), convened a two-day stakeholder engagement meeting at Safari Park...

A low-angle shot shows a group of students sitting at wooden desks in a classroom, each using a laptop and wearing headphones with a microphone. In the foreground, a girl in a blue t-shirt with "80s" on the sleeve looks intently at her laptop. Her hands are on the keyboard, and she has a headset on. To her left, a boy in a navy blue sweater with a white collared shirt looks down at his laptop. Other students are visible in the background. The classroom walls are a dirty white, and the desks are old and scratched.
September 16, 2025

How Assistive Technology is Transforming Learning at Thika School for...

At Thika School for the Visually Impaired, the glow of computer screens means more than just light. It represents opportunity, independence, and a future filled with possibilities. Through inABLE’s...

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