Nairobi, Kenya — The Dyslexia Rising Africa Conference 2025 officially opened today at the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE), bringing together educators, researchers, policymakers, and advocates from across Africa to address dyslexia and its impact on learning.

 Themed “Rewriting the Neurodiversity Narrative: From Stigma to Strength”, the conference is co-hosted by KISE and Bloom Dyslexia Centre and aims to raise public awareness, promote evidence-based solutions, and advocate for inclusive education systems that embrace learners with dyslexia.

Speaking at the event, National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) Commissioner Mbithuka Nzomo emphasised the need for systemic reform: “Inclusion is not a favour, it is a right. Learners with dyslexia deserve early screening, teachers who are well-trained, and strong parental support.”

The forum provides a platform where lived experiences intersect with research and policy, highlighting the need for early interventions, teacher capacity-building, and stronger parental involvement.