Visually Impaired UoN Law Students receive Assistive Devices
A significant breakthrough was celebrated by 10 visually impaired students of law at the UoN as they received 10 Macbook laptops from inABLE Kenya. This was made possible through the collaboration that the University has with the inABLE Kenya initiative. The MacBook laptops have customized features to empower and assist the student in accessing materials to overcome learning challenges.
“A great leader can only be known by what they leave behind,” stated Prof. Margaret J. Hutchinson, Vice Chancellor of the University of Nairobi, as she hailed Mr. Julius Mbura, UoN alumni and an Advocacy Officer at inABLE Kenya. The VC encouraged the beneficiaries to be champions of change – the engine of transformation. She reaffirmed UoNs commitment to partner with such organizations to support the abled differently in the institution in line with the University's Disability Policy.
inABLE Kenya is a non-profit based in Kenya and the United States that uses computer-assisted technology to empower blind and visually impaired students in Africa
On his part, Mr. Lawrence Mute, Chairperson, Disability Mainstreaming Committee-Faculty of Law lauded the initiative stating that two decades ago they used typesetters and brails but today we are using Macbooks, a transformative journey!
“Article 54 of the Constitution of Kenya states that people with disabilities have the right to access materials and devices to overcome the constraints of their disability.” Prof Winfred Kamau – Dean, Faculty of Law quoted the constitution during her remarks while thanking inAble kenya for the kind act. She congratulated the students for undertaking the training and using the devices to enhance the education experience.
The Macbooks are a one of the ways that optimization of technology increases inclusivity. The students were encouraged to use what they have to expand and scale up to tap into their potential and realize their dreams. They were also encouraged to assist others optimize technology and use of AI.
The University of Nairobi remains committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals with disabilities not only survive but thrive — emphasizing that accessibility and empowerment are matters of rights, not charity.
