Maasai Mara University has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) aimed at strengthening support services for students with disabilities and advancing inclusive education on campus.

KISE Director Dr. Norman Kiogora indicated that the agreement should lessen the financial strain on families, noting that many assistive devices required by learners are costly.

He added that the government has launched a programme to equip universities with assistive technologies, marking the first time since independence that such equipment will be supplied free of charge through a locally established manufacturing sector.

Vice‑Chancellor Prof. Penninah Aloo said Maasai Mara University will broaden research into assistive‑technology solutions and set up laboratories that meet accessibility standards for persons with disabilities.

The university also plans to extend community‑outreach programmes that assist families raising children with disabilities and to identify talent among these learners.

As one of 23 institutions selected for national innovation initiatives, Maasai Mara University will leverage its research capacity to develop practical solutions that improve the lives of persons with disabilities.

The university reaffirmed its commitment to continue enrolling students with disabilities and to implement safeguards that prevent discrimination within the learning environment.