KSL Welcome Video

20–27 September 2026 · Nairobi

Deaf Awareness Week 2026

KSL-first access to programme information, registration, tickets, competitions and volunteering.

Quick access

Everything you need for the week.

NAD 50 Years

50 Years of Deaf Leadership

NAD was established in 1975 and formally registered in 1978. Explore the people who have led the association across generations.

1975–2026

Who we are

Nairobi Association of the Deaf

About NAD, event leadership, staff and historical chairpersons will be managed from the website backend.

Event LeadershipPhotos + positions
Competition TeamsGrouped by event
Programme KSL Video

20–27 September 2026

Programme

Select a day. Each day shows only the essential time, location, FREE / PAID status, a short written introduction and its KSL information.

Official registration

Tickets & Registration

Choose the correct entry type. Free and paid registrations remain separate.

FREE

Free Event Pass

20 / 21 / 22 / 23 / 24 / 26 / 27 September 2026.

EntryFree event entry
TransportDesignated free shuttle bus
PassOne person = One QR

Deaf + Disability

A simplified accessibility route for Deaf participants with an additional disability. Supporting documentation and companion information are reviewed before a pass or discounted 25 Sep ticket is approved.

Free Event Pass

Registration

ALL FREE DATES INCLUDED

20 / 21 / 22 / 23 / 24 / 26 / 27 September

This single QR pass is required for free event entry and the designated free shuttle bus.

I confirm that the information provided is correct.
I agree to the event registration terms and privacy notice.

Already registered? Retrieve my Free Event Pass.

Competition KSL Introduction Video

National Deaf Cultural Competition

Competition

Tap the hand symbol for a short KSL explanation of the competition channel. Tap the card itself to enter the full competition page with its own introduction + rules KSL video and registration.

DanceIndividual / Group KSL LiteratureIndividual / Group ModellingMale / Female FootballDeaf / CODA & Interpreter teams KSL Interpreter CompetitionIndividual
Competition introduction + rules KSL video

25 September 2026 · KICC · Tsavo Hall

Competition

Registration is progressive. Select a category first; only the corresponding form appears below.

20–27 September 2026

Volunteer

Ordinary volunteer and KSL interpreter volunteer applications remain separate. Both use a progressive application flow.

Volunteer Registration

Registration / Check-in, Venue Support, Competition Support, Order / Access Control, Photography / Media.

IdentityDeaf · HH · CODA · Hearing
ProcessApply → Review → Approved / Rejected

KSL Interpreter Volunteer

Separate route for Deaf interpreters, CODA and Hearing interpreters.

General roles1+ year experience
High requirement5+ years for Medical Camp, 25 Sep and leadership/government speeches
CertificateRequired

Who we are

About NAD

Nairobi Association of the Deaf. This page will be managed from the backend and kept deliberately simple.

Event Leadership & Team

Photo · Name · Position

Competition Teams

Grouped by competition category.

Past Chairpersons

Photo · Name · Chairperson · Term

50 Years

1975–2026

Established in 1975. Formally registered in 1978. Historical leadership content will be editable from the backend.

Nairobi · Kenya

Event Information & Locations

KISE

Programme and free-event venue information.

KICC · Tsavo Hall

25 September Competition Viewing Ticket venue.

Town

Public activities and selected programme locations.

Free Shuttle Bus

Available to holders of a valid Free Event Pass. No separate bus ticket.

Accessibility

KSL access and Deaf + Disability registration route.

Important Event Information

Entry rules, dates, tickets and event access.