From 25th–28th August 2026, the Deaf Sign Alliance (DSA) team proudly represented Uganda at the 2nd East African Regional Education Conference in Nairobi, Kenya.
Our delegation included:
Nassali Mariam Ruth – Legal Advisor
Okoda Bonny – Northern Uganda Deaf Program Coordinator
Egesa Joseph – National Programmes & Strategies Manager
Ndikibulirani Monica – Sign Language Interpreter
✨ Key Highlights
Inclusiveness in Green Pedagogy: Ms. Nassali Mariam Ruth raised a powerful concern on ensuring students with disabilities are not excluded from green and gender-responsive pedagogy. She emphasized that while their numbers may be small, their right to participate is non-negotiable. Facilitators welcomed this input and committed to implementing inclusive practices in schools.
Advocacy for Regional Policy: Mr. Egesa Joseph highlighted the absence of a unifying East African framework for special needs learners. He called for a dedicated body or policy to ensure inclusion across all EAC member states.
Representation & Visibility: The DSA team actively engaged in sessions, reminding participants that persons with disabilities (PWDs) must be part of every educational reform conversation.
📖 Explore the full conference programme and concept note here: Conference Link
📸 Below are some moments from Nairobi where our team proudly carried the DSA flag forward.
