Tag: Kenya Sign Language

Kenya Sign Language will now be a compulsory part of teacher training programs. This requirement is outlined in the final County Dialogue Report for 2025, which is set to be put into action. The report highlights this initiative as a response to the current shortage of teachers trained in special needs education. It states, “Incorporate Kenyan Sign Language as a fundamental skill in all teacher training programs to better support students with hearing impairments.” Kenyan Sign Language is a comprehensive course aimed at teaching the basics of sign language communication. It is available at various higher education institutions, including the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE). At present, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) employs teachers who have qualifications in Ke...

All Teachers to undergo Sign Language Training and schools funding model revised: Latest Education News Students under the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) will have an additional opportunity to modify their preferred area of study in Senior Secondary school within two months of their enrollment. Simultaneously, the government has announced plans to formulate a new funding structure for senior schools aimed to commence in January when the initial CBC group moves from Junior to Senior Secondary school. The specifics are detailed in the ‘Final County Dialogue Report 2025’. This document presents an extensive overview of the Competency-Based Education (CBE) execution in Kenya, including stakeholder responses from all 47 counties. According to the proposal, funding for students...