This course introduced core Kenyan Sign Language foundations in a practical, warm and interactive format. It was designed for students who wanted to make everyday communication more accessible, especially when interacting with diverse communities during outreach, campaigns, clinics, health education and club activities.
Facilitator Information
Bush Collo
Bush Collo guided the beginner sessions with a practical, patient teaching style focused on useful everyday Kenyan Sign Language. He teaches beginners by breaking signs down into approachable steps, helping learners practise clearly, ask questions, and build confidence for real conversations.
Cost
Free
Modality
Online, Google Meet
No. of Beneficiaries
17
What You Will Learn
- Basic Kenyan Sign Language greetings, introductions and respectful everyday expressions.
- Useful health and community-facing signs that support clearer, more inclusive communication.
- Deaf awareness, communication etiquette and practical ways to make shared spaces more accessible.
- Beginner vocabulary that can be built on in further education, practice and community interaction.
Course Flow
- Two interactive 1-hour, camera-on online sessions for practice, correction, peer learning and real-life communication examples.
- Guided YouTube tutorials to support practice between live sessions.
- Completion certificate issued after the course requirements were completed.
Testimonials
"The sessions made basic signs feel approachable, especially because we practised together and corrected each other live."
Previous learner
"I liked that the course connected signs to real situations we may meet during outreach and everyday conversations."
Previous learner