Kenya’s professional association for sign language interpreters

Professionalism. Ethics.
Accessible communication.

KSLIA advances the sign language interpreting profession through professional standards, ethical practice, competence and continuous professional development.

About KSLIA

Advancing the profession since 2000

KSLIA brings interpreters together to strengthen professional growth, ethical and competent practice, and recognition of the profession in Kenya.

KSLIA provides a platform for interpreters to develop knowledge and skills, share experience, engage in continuous learning and contribute to the advancement of interpreting practice.

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Professional development, knowledge sharing and collaboration.

What we strengthen

Four pillars of professional practice

The prototype translates KSLIA’s objectives into clear pathways for members, partners and the public.

Professional standards

Promote competence, good practice, ethical conduct and accountability.

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Continuous development

Support learning through workshops, training, conferences and professional forums.

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Professional community

Connect interpreters at different stages of their careers and build collective identity.

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Advocacy & recognition

Represent the profession and engage stakeholders on quality interpreting services.

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Professional calendar

Upcoming learning & engagement

Confirmed dates and registration details can be managed from Events in the WordPress dashboard.

Participants attending a professional sign language interpreting conference.

ConferenceDate to be confirmed

KSLIA Annual Professional Conference

Nairobi, Kenya

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Professional ethics and standards represented by a meeting table and reference materials.

CPD WorkshopDate to be confirmed

Professional Ethics & Conduct

Hybrid — details to be confirmed

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Professionals discussing access, inclusion and sign language interpreting.

Stakeholder ForumDate to be confirmed

Access, Inclusion & Interpreting Forum

Nairobi, Kenya

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Membership

Grow with Kenya’s professional interpreting community.

Access professional development, networks, information and opportunities while contributing to the standards and future of the profession.

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Resources

Professional information in one place

Find governance documents, membership forms, professional resources, training material, reports and public information.

  • Code of Conduct and standards
  • Membership forms and fee schedule
  • Training and CPD resources
  • Research, publications and reports
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Accessibility by design

Multiple ways to find, understand and use information.

The prototype includes keyboard navigation, visible focus, text resizing, high contrast, captions/transcript placeholders and a dedicated accessibility support route.

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Keyboard operableScreen-reader landmarksResponsive reflowPlain-language labelsAlternative textKSL video placeholders

Build the profession with us

Join Kenya’s professional community of Kenyan Sign Language interpreters.

Kenyan Sign Language content

This website reserves space for KSL video versions of priority information. Approved recordings, captions and text transcripts should be added before public launch.

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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.