Professional recognition
Promote interpreting as a recognized professional field.
Recognition, policy & professional representation
Advocacy
KSLIA advocates for the recognition, development and advancement of Kenyan Sign Language interpreting as a professional field.
Our advocacy role
A professional voice in stakeholder dialogue
KSLIA engages government, institutions, professional bodies, Deaf people’s organizations and other stakeholders on issues affecting interpreters and the provision of quality interpreting services.
Advocacy focuses on professional standards, ethical practice, professional development, recognition of the profession and access to quality interpreting services.
Advocacy agenda
Five connected priorities
Ethics & standards
Support systems that reinforce quality and accountability.
Professional development
Advance learning and competence across career stages.
Conditions of practice
Promote fair, safe and enabling professional conditions.
Quality interpreting access
Contribute to access to competent interpreting services.
Policy & regulatory engagement
Evidence-led contribution
This section should publish KSLIA’s approved policy submissions, consultation responses, regulatory updates and stakeholder engagement records.
Publishing pattern
- IssueWhat is changing and why it matters.
- KSLIA positionApproved professional perspective.
- EvidenceResearch, consultation and references.
- ActionSubmission, meeting or recommended next step.
Professional representation
Connect members to collective action
Stakeholder forums
Share confirmed engagements, agenda items and member input routes.
Consultations
Invite structured feedback from members and relevant stakeholders.
Sector updates
Explain policy and regulatory developments in clear language.
Position statements
Approved statements and dates
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No approved position statements supplied
Published statements will be searchable by topic, date and status.
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