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22 Oct 2024

Julius Mbura’s Journey with the Mandela Washington Fellowship 

Julius Mbura, a passionate advocate for disability inclusion and inABLE’s advocacy officer, recently completed the prestigious Mandela Washington Fellowship (MWF) 2024. Selected under the Civic Engagement track, Julius’s journey was nothing short of transformative.   The Fellowship, which brings together 700 young...

A picture of Julius Mbura standing infront of a Mandela Washington Banner, holding a microphone in his right hand and smiling. He's wearing a light blue shirt, brown suits and dark brown shoes. He's holding his white cane with his left hand.
October 17, 2024

Embracing the Patchwork of Life: Phelix Owiny’s Journey as an...

Phelix Owiny’s story is one of resilience, creativity, and advocacy. Diagnosed with vitiligo in 2008, he has transformed his personal experience into a powerful platform to raise awareness about...

October 16, 2024

Celebrating White Cane Day

On October 15th, the world joins visually impaired individuals to celebrate White Cane Day. This annual event highlights the importance of the white cane as a “symbol of authority”...

October 9, 2024

World Sight Day: Raising Awareness & EmbracingDisability Inclusion

On October 10th, the world comes together to celebrate World Sight Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about eye health and the importance of regular eye check-ups. Vision...

A picture of Mr. Fredrick Ochieng using a laptop and wearing headphones. There's a lady seated next to him.
September 26, 2024

Blind Teachers Embrace Tech to Enhance Teaching

During the August school break, three visually impaired teachers—Mr. Joash Ododa, Mr. Fredrick Ochieng, and Mr. Lawi Obonyo—made remarkable strides in integrating technology into their teaching. These educators actively...

September 25, 2024

Signvrse’s Vision for Inclusive Empowerment

In 2020, during an outreach session with Young Scientists Kenya in Migori, the seeds of what would become Signvrse were sown. The session, focused on robotics, was lively and...

​​This is a picture of Gloria smiling and posing for a photo. She has black braided hair and is wearing a red and white patterned dress, a gold bracelet, and a gold watch.
September 20, 2024

Gloria’s Journey of Empowering the Deaf Community 

September is Deaf Awareness Month and is an opportunity to spotlight the resilience, strength, and achievements of the Deaf community. It also serves as a platform to raise awareness...

12 Sep 2024

Coding For The Future: A Glimpse into Kairi’s Digital Revolution

In the serene village of Kairi, tucked away in Thika, a quiet digital revolution is unfolding. During school holidays, like the recently concluded August break, this once-sleepy village transforms into a technological hub. The catalyst? The Kang’aru Digital Hub, powered by inABLE, has...

A picture of students using Chromebook laptops during a coding class. The students are seated down while a teacher is standing up.
August 27, 2024

Google Tech Training For Visually Impaired Instructors

As the world continues to embrace the digital revolution, ensuring that technology is inclusive and accessible to all is crucial. Recognizing this, PAWA IT Solutions has taken significant strides...

August 20, 2024

Meet Thomas Ngwana: Redefining Disability

Thomas Ngwana was born in the small town of Burgersfort, South Africa, with full abilities. However, a teenage incident led to him using a wheelchair for mobility, forever altering his...

July 26, 2024

Meet Jules: Embracing Identity and Championing Advocacy 

Jules Rutayisire, hailing from Rwanda, has a remarkable story of perseverance and achievement. He became deaf due to meningitis, Jules has navigated through numerous challenges, emerging as a notable...

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