Sikri Technical and Vocational College for the Blind and Deaf has been officially upgraded to a National Polytechnic by the government, granting it the autonomy to develop its own curriculum.

• The upgrade will allow the college to tailor learning materials to students with diverse and multiple disabilities, addressing limitations of the current standard curriculum.
• The institution is led by Principal Evance Oyoo, who has been advocating for this change.
• The decision was approved by President Ruto, marking a significant step towards inclusive and effective education for students with disabilities.