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A white background poster marking World Cancer Day, dated 4 February. Colorful awareness ribbons in different colors form a loose circle around the center text. The words “World Cancer Day” appear in bold in the middle, with the inABLE logo placed above the text.

World Cancer Day 2026 calls for cancer care that works for everyone, including persons with disabilities.
inABLE supports accessible, people-centred care that leaves no one out.

#WorldCancerDay2026 #UnitedByUnique

Call for artists with disabilities to apply for the inABLE Inclusive Africa Conference 2026 in Nairobi, June 2-4, with application deadline Feb 20.

Call for Artists with Disabilities!
Apply to showcase your work at the 7th Inclusive Africa Conference in Nairobi (June 2–4). We're seeking visual, digital, and interdisciplinary creators.

📍 Nairobi, Kenya 📅 Deadline: Feb 20, 2026 👉 Apply: http://bit.ly/4qLi29z

#InclusiveAfrica

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Group of six people standing inside a brightly lit room with colorful geometric wall art and large windows.

A group of six people standing and interacting in a brightly lit classroom with colorful wall art and educational posters.

Group of six people standing together in a brightly lit room with colorful geometric wall art and large windows.

Grateful to Thika Alumni Trust for continued support of accessible education.

Their donation of a Linux laptop with Accessible-Coconut OS to our Assistive Tech Lab builds on last year’s server support and expands independent digital learning.

#AssistiveTech #A11Y #InclusiveEducation

Job opening for a Computer Instructor in Kairi, Kiambu County, requiring ICT diploma and experience in digital literacy training.

𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 – 𝐊𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐢, 𝐊𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐮

We’re seeking a Computer Instructor to deliver inclusive, hands-on ICT training for students and youth.

Apply by 5 February 2026: careers@inable.org: https://inable.org/get-involved/careers/computer-instructor/

#Hiring #JobsInKenya #Kairi #inABLE

Job opening for Computer Instructor in Likoni and Meru requiring ICT diploma and experience with assistive technology for visually impaired learners.

We’re hiring: Computer Instructors (Assistive Tech)
📍 Likoni & Meru (2 roles)

Apply by 5 Feb 2026: careers@inable.org

🔗 inable.org/get-involved/careers/computer-instructor-assistive-tech/

#Hiring #JobsInKenya #inABLE

Graduation cap, diploma, and books on a laptop with a glowing lightbulb, celebrating International Education Day on January 24, 2026.

Education shapes opportunity. Inclusion for persons with disabilities starts with learning spaces designed for everyone. We recognize young persons with disabilities as co-creators of accessible education.

Learn more: https://inable.org

#InternationalDayOfEducation #InclusiveEducation

A woman with albinism speaks at a podium on this promotional poster for the Inclusive Africa Conference 2026, which invites speakers to register for the event held in Nairobi, Kenya, from June 2nd to 4th.

📢 Call for Speakers!
Join the 7th Inclusive Africa Conference: Accelerating Digital Accessibility & AI Solutions for Africa’s Future.

Share your work in accessible tech, inclusive AI, policy, research, or lived experience.

Apply 👉 https://form.jotform.com/253131926547560

#IAC2026

Poster for the Innovate Now Cohort 11 accelerator inviting assistive technology startups to apply by January 23, 2026, featuring a woman in a wheelchair using a tablet with a bionic prosthetic arm.

Applications are open for innovators building assistive & inclusive tech at Innovate Now AT Accelerator – Cohort 11!

Application Deadline: 23rd Jan 2026

Apply: https://forms.office.com/r/vswdDD886D

#InnovateNowAT #Cohort11 #AssistiveTech #InclusiveInnovation #TechForGood

A blue and white digital poster announcing the inABLE INCLUSIVE AFRICA CONFERENCE 2026. The text reads: "SAVE THE DATE" for "JUNE, 2ND - 4TH, 2026, NAIROBI, KENYA." The poster features the conference logo (a head with a circuit-like brain) and displays logos for partners like Uber, Meta, Google, Mastercard Foundation, and Microsoft over a background image of a large conference audience.

𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬!

The 7th Inclusive Africa Conference returns to Nairobi, June 2–4, 2026.

Join leaders in digital accessibility, assistive tech & disability inclusion.

Pre-register: form.jotform.com/253131926547...

#InclusiveAfricaConference #AccessibilityForAll #TechForGood🌍

YouTube video by inABLE org Building a Digitally Inclusive Africa: Irene Mbari-Kirika on inABLE's Vision for the Future

“Accessibility is not an add-on, it’s a core design principle.”
Irene Mbari-Kirika, Founder & Executive Director, inABLE
A powerful reminder from her #InclusiveAfrica2025 keynote: accessibility must be built in from the start.
Watch: youtu.be/v_dRFyPakqM?...
#DigitalAccessibility

Job advertisement poster from inABLE seeking a Finance & Administration Manager. Qualifications require a Master's degree plus a professional accounting certification (CPA, ACCA, or CMA), 8-10 years of senior financial management experience in the NGO sector, strong expertise in donor compliance for funders like Mastercard Foundation and USAID, and proven ability to lead audits and manage financial risks. Send CV to: careers@inable.org.

We’re Hiring: Finance & Administration Manager

Join inABLE in Nairobi, Kenya, to lead financial operations and ensure donor compliance across impactful programs.

📅 Apply by Nov 15, 2025
🔗 Details at inable.org/get-involved...

#Hiring #FinanceJobs #NGOJobs #Kenya #inABLE

Job advertisement flyer for a Marketing & Partnerships Manager position at inABLE. The flyer is dark orange and brown, featuring the company logo and a background image of a modern building interior. The qualifications are listed as: Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in Marketing/related field; Minimum 8 years' experience in partnerships/fundraising/business development/corporate affairs within tech, development, or CSR sectors; Proven success in securing multi-year sponsorships and managing large-scale events; Strong proposal writing, negotiation, presentation, and CRM (Salesforce/HubSpot) skills; and Established networks across private and development sectors in Africa with an understanding of digital accessibility and inclusion. Applicants are instructed to send their CV to careers@inable.org.

We’re hiring a Marketing & Partnerships Manager to lead strategic collaborations advancing digital accessibility across Africa.

📍 Nairobi | ⏰ Apply by Nov 14, 2025

Details: inable.org/get-involved...

#inABLE #JobAlert #DigitalInclusion

A group of young students in blue and red uniforms are sitting at wooden desks in a computer lab, intently working on black laptop computers. The student in the foreground, who has albinism, is leaning over their laptop, which is displaying an image of an orange sports car. Other students are visible in the background, also focused on their screens and laptops. Multiple desktop monitors line the back wall.

Children as young as 4 at Likoni Primary School for the Blind are learning to use Chromebooks through inABLE’s Assistive Technology Labs Program, supported by Google. These early lessons build confidence and digital literacy from the start.

Read more: bit.ly/4oLkyLv

#AT #InABLE #A11y

The image is a dark-toned recruitment poster for a Programs Director position at the organization inABLE, Lowering Barriers. The poster, set against a blurred background of a city skyscraper, prominently announces "We Are HIRING!" in large, bold white text. The qualifications for the role are listed, emphasizing a minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership, with at least five years at the Director level. Crucially, the role requires proven expertise in disability inclusion and experience working with Persons with Disabilities, alongside a strong record in securing major funding and managing multi-million-dollar budgets. Interested candidates are instructed to Send Your CV to: careers@inable.org.

WE ARE HIRING: Program Director

inABLE is seeking a strategic leader to drive programs that advance digital accessibility and empower African youth with disabilities through assistive technology.

Based in Nairobi, Kenya. Deadline: Nov 6, 2025.
Details: bit.ly/3JoEWD4

#Hiring #inABLE

A large group of approximately eighteen young adults, with diverse disabilities, poses for a joyful group portrait in a studio setting with a white background. They are dressed in a variety of casual clothing, with some individuals seated on chairs, in a wheelchair, or on the floor, while others stand, all smiling and interacting. Notable details include one man seated with a white cane and another woman seated in a wheelchair, emphasizing the inclusive nature of the group.

ICYMI: Our Legal and Advocacy Officer, Julius Mbura, spoke on KBC about Kenya’s new digital accessibility law and why inclusive tech skills for youth with disabilities matter. inable.org/2025/05/16/d...

A formal portrait of the Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga, a prominent Kenyan political figure, in a dark suit and patterned tie. He has a serious expression and is looking directly at the camera. The background is dark and blurred, with a hint of red and white, possibly representing the Kenyan flag, visible over his left shoulder. Text at the bottom reads: "Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga, E.G.H 1945 - 2025."

Today, Kenya marks Mashujaa Day as we honor those who shaped our nation. We remember Raila Amolo Odinga (1945–2025), a visionary leader who championed democracy, justice, and unity. His legacy reminds us that true leadership is service to others. 🇰🇪

#MashujaaDay #RailaOdinga #Kenya

With this support, Caroline and Grace can focus on their learning, pursue their dreams in law, and inspire other students with disabilities to reach their full potential.

Support initiatives that bridge the digital divide: bit.ly/4nTT9qz

#AssistiveTechnology #DigitalInclusion #InABLE

These laptops help them navigate exams, take notes, and conduct research more efficiently. Caroline says the voice-over feature and apps like Pages and Numbers have transformed her study sessions, while Grace highlights the portability and reliability of her MacBook as game-changers.

A picture of Grace wearing a dark grey hoodie and using a Macbook. Caroline is seated next to her, wearing a light-coloured hoodie and also using a Macbook.

Caroline and Grace, both visually impaired law students at the University of Nairobi, are taking their studies to the next level thanks to MacBooks equipped with assistive technology from inABLE’s Assistive Technology for Students Project.

A group of adults and students are standing in a bright, spacious room, gathered in a group. Two individuals in the foreground, one in a bright yellow shirt and the other in a school uniform (plaid skirt), are facing the crowd as if addressing them. Some computer equipment is visible along the wall on the right.

The visit left a lasting impression, with many students expressing interest in returning to Likoni School for their teaching practice.

#InclusiveEducation #AssistiveTechnology #DigitalInclusion #SpecialNeedsEducation #inABLE #MachakosUniversity #LikoniSchoolfortheBlind

Close-up view of an adult man with glasses leaning over a young student who is wearing a uniform and headphones, while the student types on a laptop. The man appears to be giving instruction. A group of other adults and students are blurred in the background of the computer room.

They observed a well-structured learning journey from foundational typing skills for younger learners to advanced digital skills like emailing, using Google Classroom, and coding for upper grades.

A group of adults and students are standing in a bright, spacious room, gathered in a group. Two individuals in the foreground, one in a bright yellow shirt and the other in a school uniform (plaid skirt), are facing the crowd as if addressing them. Some computer equipment is visible along the wall on the right.

A highlight of the visit was their time in the assistive technology labs, where they saw how inABLE integrates technology into special needs education.

View from behind of students and adults in a computer lab, focused on their laptops and desktop computers lined up on a long wooden desk. The room is bright, and one of the laptops clearly shows a Google search page. Red mousepads are visible under the laptops.

Students from Machakos University’s Special Needs Education program recently visited Likoni School for the Blind for a benchmarking session that brought classroom theory to life.

A man in a tan jacket is speaking into a microphone from a clear podium on a raised stage. A woman in a dark suit stands to his left, gesturing with her hand. A large screen behind them displays the words "HARKIN SUMMIT D.C. 2024" with a stylized logo. To the right, there is a backdrop with colorful horizontal stripes and the hashtag #HarkinSummit. A white armchair sits on the stage near the backdrop.

A man in a white t-shirt and black pants is standing and speaking to a small group of seated people in a casual indoor setting, holding a white cane. He is positioned in the center, addressing the group. A large blue and yellow banner with the "Rotary Club Manning Iowa" logo is hanging on the wall behind him. The seated audience includes several individuals, including a man in the foreground and a woman wearing a red headscarf on the right.

A young man, standing at a clear podium on a stage, is speaking into a microphone. He is wearing a long-sleeved white button-down shirt and black trousers. Behind him is a large backdrop with the text "NamPower Foundation" repeated several times. The stage is dark-skirted with some audio equipment visible at the front left.

After losing his sight, Namibian computer scientist Simalumba Nawa turned adversity into purpose. He founded The Blindspot Communication and Consultants to show that disability inclusion is a competitive advantage.

Read his story: bit.ly/3KMnvNa

#InclusionSpotlight #InclusiveAfrica #inABLE

A side-view image of a group of young primary school students, dressed in yellow and blue uniforms, sitting in a row at a long wooden desk in a colorful computer lab. They are focused on working individually on Dell laptop computers. Motivational posters with words like "CONTROL," "DOWNLOADING," and "ENTER" are on the white wall above the computers.

A close-up image showing a large group of young primary school students, dressed in yellow and blue uniforms, gathered tightly around two open laptop computers on a table, all looking intently at the screens. An adult male in a dark shirt is standing to the left, smiling as he supervises the children's collaborative learning.

Elated Grade 4 pupils from Nguna Primary visited the Kang'aru Digital Hub to learn how a computer connects to a printer. For many, it was their first hands-on tech experience—arriving 10 mins early, eager to explore.

Learn more: ow.ly/KcCp50XamTI

Two students in light green uniforms and headphones are seated in front of separate desktop monitors, studying chemistry equations displayed on the left screen. The student on the left is writing notes while the other is looking at a search page

A close-up side view of a young student in a white shirt and headphones using a small laptop at a computer station. Several desktop monitors are visible behind them along the wall, showing an entire row of students working in a classroom setting.

A high school student, viewed in profile, leans close to a small open laptop computer on a long wooden desk. The screen shows text related to a "Paper Theory and Practices" assessment. The student is wearing headphones and a white school shirt.

Across Kenya, students with visual impairments are using assistive tech—from keyboard skills to AI tools like Gemini—to prepare for national exams with confidence and independence.

💚 Support inclusive education: ow.ly/SRTO50X8oJ1

Read more: ow.ly/gb4x50X8oJ2

#InclusiveEducation #AT

A smiling dark-skinned man wearing a dark suit jacket and black pants is seated, playing a black Yamaha PSR-SX600 keyboard. A microphone is positioned in front of him. To his left, a blue electric guitar rests on a stand. In the foreground, part of a drum set is visible.

A mid-shot portrait of a dark-skinned man with a wide, joyous smile and white teeth, wearing a dark fedora-style hat with a colorful woven band and a dark shirt. He is holding the headstock of a wooden classical or acoustic guitar, which has a rainbow-colored strap. The background is a plain light gray.

A close-up, low-key portrait of a dark-skinned man with a shaved head, holding the neck of a wooden, stringed instrument next to his head. He is wearing a dark shirt and has a slight smile. The background is completely black, highlighting the subject and the wood of the instrument.

Edwin had never used a computer before joining an inABLE lab. Today, he’s a blind music instructor inspiring others through tech and talent.

Read his story: inable.org/2025/05/16/s...

#Inclusion #AssistiveTechnology

Ecobank Foundation webinar graphic for "Can Technology Break Down Barriers to Inclusive Education?" featuring Irene Mbari-Kirika. Webinar on Oct 9, 2025, 11:00 am (GMT).

Our Founder & Executive Director, Irene Mbari-Kirika, will speak at the Ecobank Day 2025 webinar on “Can Technology Break Down Barriers to Inclusive Education?”

🗓 Oct 9, 2025 | 🕙 10–11:30 AM GMT | 💻 Zoom

👉 Register: bit.ly/435fpFs

#EcobankDay2025 @irenembari-kirika.bsky.social

An empty, modern computer lab or classroom with long dark wooden desks and colorful blue and yellow chairs arranged in two rows. The back wall features a bright, geometric, multi-colored pattern. Boxes of new Acer laptops are stacked on the right desk.

A view of a fully set up computer lab. Multiple laptop computers are placed on the long wooden desks, ready for use. Colorful signs on the walls display motivational and instructional messages like "DOWNLOADING," "CONTROL," and "DELETE."

A group of young Kenyan students in yellow shirts sit at a long wooden desk, focused on using laptop computers in a bright classroom. A wall sign reads "transforming Human FUTURE with technology."

True inclusivity means putting persons with disabilities first. At Kang’aru Digital Hub, no one is left behind. Students prove every day that “disability is not inability” by mastering digital skills.

Learn more: inable.org/2025/07/14/d...

#Inclusion #Accessibility #DigitalSkills