The National Assembly has passed the Kenyan Sign Language Bill, 2023, a landmark move to protect the rights of persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind in Kenya.

• The Bill strengthens the recognition and use of Kenyan Sign Language in public institutions, schools, courts, media, and telecommunications.
• It establishes the Kenya Sign Language Council, a statutory body to regulate and promote the language.
• Key provisions include mandatory sign language interpretation in media broadcasts and educational integration for learners.