Braille & Accessible Materials
Production of Braille books, tactile illustrations, audio content, and accessible digital formats for learners at all levels.
Empowering Through Accessibility
About The Kenya Institute for the Blind
From pioneering Braille production to becoming Kenya's premier hub for accessible education, we empower learners and persons with visual impairment through innovation, training, and inclusive technologies.
Our Mission
Dedicated to inclusive learning and empowerment.
The Kenya Institute for the Blind (KIB) is a national public institution mandated to empower learners and persons with visual impairment by providing accessible learning materials, rehabilitation services, and innovative assistive technologies.
Established in 1968 and taken over by the Government of Kenya in 2004, KIB has evolved into the country's premier resource centre for accessible education, serving individuals and institutions across all 47 counties.
- Production of Braille books, tactile graphics, and accessible digital materials
- Training in Orientation & Mobility, Adapted ICT, ADL, and Braille
- Repair, distribution, and support of assistive devices and equipment
- Educational support to institutions nationwide
- Outreach programs, research, and policy collaboration
- Library services, exhibitions, and public awareness initiatives
Our Core Functions
Comprehensive services designed to support the independence, education, and dignity of persons with visual impairment across Kenya.
Training & Rehabilitation
Offering Orientation & Mobility, Activities of Daily Living, Braille training, and adapted ICT programs for independent living.
Assistive Technology
Providing, repairing, and supporting assistive learning devices including Braille machines, screen readers, and magnifiers.
Public Information Services
Library materials, exhibitions, reading stations, and awareness programs promoting inclusion and access to information.
Research & Outreach
Nationwide research initiatives, community collaborations, and partnerships with educational institutions and stakeholders.
Capacity Building
Training educators, supporting national policies, and strengthening institutions serving persons with visual impairment.
Join Us in Empowering Learners with Visual Impairment
Together, we can advance accessible education, create inclusive learning environments, and support independence for persons with visual impairment across Kenya.