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The National Assembly pass the Kenya Sign Language Bill 2023 on June 24, 2026. [PBU]
The National Assembly has passed the Kenyan Sign Language Bill, 2023, marking a significant milestone in the protection of the rights of persons who are deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind.
The legislation, which was co-sponsored by Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo-Mabona and Nominated MP Umulkheir Harun, seeks to strengthen the recognition, regulation and use of Kenyan Sign Language across public institutions, schools, courts, media houses and telecommunications services.
The Bill now moves Kenya a step closer to fully implementing constitutional provisions that recognize Kenyan Sign Language as one of the country's official languages and guarantee persons with disabilities access to information and public services through appropriate communication formats.
