Recognition, policy & professional representation

Advocacy

KSLIA advocates for the recognition, development and advancement of Kenyan Sign Language interpreting as a professional field.

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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.

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Advocacy agenda

Five connected priorities

Professional recognition

Promote interpreting as a recognized professional field.

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

  1. IssueWhat is changing and why it matters.
  2. KSLIA positionApproved professional perspective.
  3. EvidenceResearch, consultation and references.
  4. 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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Published statements will be searchable by topic, date and status.

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Welcome to the Kenyan Sign Language Interpreters Association website. Use the main navigation to learn about the Association, membership, professional development, standards, advocacy, resources and contact support.