KISE Director General Dr Norman Kiogora Hosts Azerbaijan Ambassador in Push to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

The Director General of the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE), Dr Norman Kiogora Stephen, has hosted the Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Kenya, H.E. Sultan Hajiyev, in an engagement aimed at strengthening diplomatic relations and exploring opportunities for collaboration in inclusive education.

The Ambassador paid a courtesy visit to Dr Kiogora at his office at KISE during Azerbaijan’s Victory Day celebrations.

The meeting provided an opportunity for both sides to explore areas of mutual interest, particularly in advancing inclusive education, strengthening special needs education and expanding opportunities for persons with disabilities.

Dr Kiogora noted the importance of international partnerships in promoting inclusive learning and creating opportunities for persons with disabilities, while exploring possible areas of cooperation between Kenya and Azerbaijan.

Ambassador Hajiyev was accompanied by Mr Abbas Jabbarov, the Deputy Head of Mission and Deputy Ambassador. KISE Deputy Director, Finance and Administration, Mr Anthony Mwangi, also joined Dr Kiogora during the engagement.

The visit underscored the potential for stronger Kenya-Azerbaijan cooperation in education and disability inclusion, with both countries having an opportunity to explore partnerships that promote knowledge exchange, institutional collaboration and inclusive development.

Through such diplomatic engagements, KISE continues to explore international partnerships that can contribute to advancing its mandate of promoting quality education and services for learners with special educational needs and disabilities.