KISE Director General Norman Kiogora Stephen Sends New Year Message, Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusive Education

The Director General of the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE), Mr. Norman Kiogora Stephen, has conveyed a message of hope, faith, and renewed purpose as the country ushers in the New Year 2026.

In his New Year message, Mr. Kiogora expressed optimism for the year ahead, calling for divine guidance, open doors, and fulfillment for all Kenyans.

“May the New Year bring forth good tidings, God’s blessings, divine guidance, and open doors. May it be a year filled with purpose, peace, and fulfillment. Happy New Year,” he said.

Mr. Kiogora is widely credited with driving transformative change at KISE, particularly in advancing inclusivity and elevating the national conversation on Special Needs Education. Under his leadership, special education has gained renewed impetus, with strengthened institutional capacity, expanded stakeholder engagement, and a clear focus on ensuring learners with special needs are given dignity, opportunity, and equal access to quality education.

Education stakeholders have lauded his leadership as progressive and worth benchmarking, citing his commitment to inclusive policies, strategic reforms, and people-centered leadership that continues to position KISE as a key pillar in Kenya’s education sector.

As the new year begins, Mr. Kiogora’s message resonates as both a reflection of gratitude and a call to purpose-driven service. Many within the education fraternity have extended prayers and goodwill, wishing him abundant blessings and continued strength as he leads the institute into 2026.

The message underscores a shared aspiration for a year marked by peace, fulfillment, and sustained progress in advancing inclusive education across the country.