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Bill seeks to make sign language compulsory subject in primary schools

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Learners in primary schools could soon be required to take Kenya Sign Language as a compulsory subject if a proposal before parliament is adopted.

The proposal, contained in the Kenya Sign Language Bill, 2023, seeks to mainstream sign language and integrate it into the school curriculum.

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