Kisii Innovation Lab
Kisii Innovation Lab is a social design space for inclusion in Kenya, driving change through five core pillars: Inclusive Education & Training, Climate Change, Democracy & Governance, Economic Empowerment, and Data & Innovation. We bridge gaps by aligning policy, technology, and community action to empower children and adults with disabilities.
Kisii Innovation Lab is a registered Non-Governmental Organization in Kenya. Our vision is a Kenya where empowered communities, driven by inclusive innovation, create a just and sustainable society for all.
We use human-centered design to create inclusive solutions. We work in rural Kenyan counties, partnering with communities, Persons with Disabilities, County Governments, and CSOs. Our goal is to empower marginalized groups through innovative programs and collaborative action, fostering sustainable development.
Our Pillars
Our Foundation
Inclusive Education
We champion equitable access to quality education and skills development for all, especially children and adults with disabilities. Our programs create inclusive learning environments, train educators in accessible pedagogy, and empower individuals, including Persons with Disabilities, with the tools for lifelong learning and active participation in society. We believe that education is a fundamental right and a catalyst for individual and community transformation.
Climate Change
Our Climate Change pillar focuses on ensuring Persons with Disabilities are at the forefront of climate action. We empower communities to develop inclusive adaptation strategies, promote sustainable practices, and advocate for climate-smart policies that actively involve and benefit Persons with Disabilities, creating a more resilient and equitable future for all
Blogs
A Wallet of Hope
Imagine being nine years old, your life a constant shuffle between parched lands and crowded shelters. Drought steals your home, displacement steals your stability, and in the echoing halls of a new s...
Read MoreThe Illusion of Inclusion
In 2022, Mary, a wheelchair user and advocate for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), arrived at a public budget forum in Kisumu County. The venue had no ramps. The budget documents were not available i...
Read MoreThe Cost of Kenya’s Environmental Failures
Amina cannot enter her local market. The ramp she fought for was never built. The contractor promised it. The county approved the plans. Yet here she is, stranded at the entrance, her wheelchair grind...
Read MoreWhen Voices Rise for Inclusion
Somewhere in Kenya, it is that time again for Counties to “do budgets” and projects. Amina sits at the edge of a newly expanded market, her wheelchair lodged in gravel. The consultation meeting about ...
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