Sense International Kenya

30/09/2026

For a number of years, Sense International Kenya (S*K) has supported early disability identification and intervention services for children with disabilities in Kwale County. But identification alone is not enough; children also need timely therapy, rehabilitation and assistive devices.

In partnership with Hope Mobility Kenya, S*K is supporting about 200 children with orthopaedic wheelchairs, supportive seating, walkers and other mobility devices.

During the event, Hon Fatuma Achani, Governor of Kwale County, recognised S*K’s contribution since 2021 and reaffirmed the County’s commitment to strengthening services for children with disabilities. She committed to support the waiver of therapy fees for children with disabilities, help complete the absorption of the County audiologist into the payroll, and consider future support for the speech and language therapist S*K plans to introduce.

These commitments are important steps towards reducing the burden on parents and caregivers and ensuring that children can continue accessing the services they need.

Together with the County Government of Kwale, Hope Mobility Kenya and other partners, we remain committed to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to live, learn and thrive.

23/09/2026

Today, we mark the International Day of Sign Languages under the theme “Declaring Deaf People’s Human Rights.”

Sign languages are essential to communication, identity, education and participation. Recognising and promoting national sign languages, alongside accessible forms of communication such as tactile communication for people with Deafblindness, is an important part of ensuring that everyone can express themselves, access information and have their rights respected.

Join us as we celebrate sign languages and continue to champion a world where everyone can communicate, connect and have their rights respected.

17/09/2026

Sometimes, something as simple as being able to move can open the door to so much more.

As part of our Inclusive Education Project in Homa Bay County, we spent two days providing assistive devices to children with Deafblindness and complex disabilities. With Hope Mobility as our fitting partner, children received wheelchairs, walking frames, special seats and crutches, each carefully fitted to their individual mobility needs.

For many of these children, the devices will make it easier to move around more independently, take part in everyday activities and engage more fully with their surroundings. For children transitioning from home-based to school-based education, the special seats will provide the postural support they need to sit comfortably, participate and learn alongside their peers.

The most inspiring part of the two days was hearing from parents about what this support means for their children and their families. Their stories, gratitude and hopes for the future reminded us that when children have the right support, they can experience greater independence, confidence and inclusion in their everyday lives.

We are grateful to Hope Mobility for being part of this journey and for helping us take another step towards an inclusive education system where children with Deafblindness and complex disabilities have the support they need to learn, participate and thrive.

13/09/2026

11/09/2026

For a child with Deafblindness, a simple opportunity to play can open the door to a whole new world.

Today, we launched a new playroom at Kabarnet School for the Deafblind, with support from Grand Challenges Canada.

As we opened the doors, we were reminded that play is not simply about having fun. It is about exploring, communicating, building confidence, forming relationships and discovering independence.

The playroom is filled with tactile boards, sensory toys, light tables, musical instruments, tablets and digital learning resources—creating opportunities for every learner to engage and learn in their own way.

We were joined by the school administration, Board of Management, County Education Office and parents, who shared in the vision of creating learning environments where children feel supported, included and able to thrive.

This is one of eight play centres established across our partner schools and Early Intervention centres.

For children with Deafblindness, play can be a language. It can be a bridge to connection. And sometimes, it can be the first step towards discovering what they can do.

Here’s to creating more spaces where every child has the opportunity to play, connect, communicate and grow. 🌱

08/09/2026

LSAs play a vital role in supporting children with deafblindness and other complex disabilities to access meaningful learning and reach their full potential.

As we mark International Literacy Day we are excited to officially kick off activities under Phase III of our Inclusive Education Project in Homa Bay County. We began with training Learner Support Assistants (LSAs) on digital recording and monitoring systems, including the use of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) to effectively document, track, and support each learner’s progress.

By equipping LSAs with the right skills and tools, we are strengthening inclusive learning environments where every child is supported to learn, communicate, and participate.

21/08/2026

Creating awareness is a shared community responsibility. There is great power in coming together around a common cause.
Today, we joined Diani Cerebral Palsy caregivers for an awareness walk that brought together communities across Kilifi, Mombasa and Kwale counties.

The walk created an important platform for conversations on disability awareness and inclusion. It also highlighted the need to ensure that persons with disabilities are visible, heard and fully included in society.

Caregivers, Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), government officials and community members came together to champion this cause. We were encouraged to see the county governments of Kilifi, Mombasa and Kwale join us in raising awareness. They were represented by the CECM for Social Services and Talent Management, the Director of NCPWD and other government officials.

The walk was a powerful reminder that creating inclusive communities takes all of us. When we come together, we can challenge misconceptions, amplify the voices of persons with disabilities and build communities where everyone belongs

07/08/2026

Every child deserves the best possible start in life. That begins with early identification.

As we concluded our activities in Garissa County, we met with members of the County Health Management Team, nurses and other key stakeholders during our Quarterly Steering Committee and Nurses' Meeting. Together, we reflected on progress and strengthened our shared commitment to improving early intervention services for children with complex disabilities.

One of the key outcomes of the meeting was a shared commitment to strengthen developmental screening so that every child is screened for developmental concerns at birth or, if missed, during their first immunization visit. Earlier identification means earlier support, giving children the best opportunity to learn, develop and thrive.

Nurses and clinicians are at the heart of this effort. Their role in screening, identifying and referring children for intervention services ensures that families receive the support they need as early as possible.

By working together, we are building a stronger referral system and creating more opportunities for children with disabilities to access timely rehabilitation services and reach their full potential.

05/08/2026

For the first time, children in our Early Intervention Programme are participating in play-based interventions designed for children with multisensory impairments and other complex disabilities. Following specialized training in play-based intervention approaches, the occupational therapist is now using play as a powerful tool to support each child's development, communication and independence.

This week in Garissa County, we are meeting with parents and caregivers during our quarterly review sessions to reflect on each child's progress and celebrate every milestone, big and small.

Parents have shared stories of new skills, growing confidence and meaningful moments of connection with their children. These conversations remind us that when children are given the opportunity to learn through play, they don't just develop new skills. They discover new ways to express themselves, interact with others and engage with the world around them.

Every story shared this week is a reminder that play is more than fun. It is a pathway to learning, growth and possibility.

27/06/2026

Today, we join the world in commemorating International Day of Deafblindness.

This day is more than a celebration; It is a reminder that every person with deafblindness deserves to be seen, heard, included and empowered to participate fully in society.

At Sense International Kenya, we are proud to work alongside persons with deafblindness, their families, teachers and communities to break down barriers, amplify voices and champion inclusion.

As we mark this year's theme, "Celebration. Awareness. Action.", we celebrate the achievements and resilience of persons with deafblindness, raise awareness about their unique experiences and recommit ourselves to taking meaningful action towards a more accessible and inclusive world.

Happy International Day of Deafblindness!