THE HASHTAG: Lal Daggy Pushes For Sign Language In Schools
Kenyan deaf rapper Lal Daggy has thrown his weight behind the growing call to introduce sign language as a compulsory subject in schools, saying it would bridge the communication gap between the hearing and deaf communities.
Appearing on Episode Six of THE HASHTAG Podcast hosted by Chris Mwololo and Caroline Wanjira on Signs TV, Lal Daggy—real name Douglas Munyendo—emphasized the importance of inclusive education for people with hearing and speech impairments.
Lal Daggy, whose stage name was coined by his late sister from the Swahili phrase "lala Douglas," said that poor sign language skills among teachers in deaf schools remain a major challenge.
"The main challenge we've been having is having teachers in deaf schools who cannot even communicate effectively in sign language," he noted, adding that making sign language part of the curriculum will empower learners and boost the confidence of people with disabilities (PWDs).
Podcast co-host Caroline Wanjira echoed his sentiments, saying children who learn sign language early will grow up better equipped to foster inclusion in society.
Daggy, who lost his hearing and speech abilities at age five in Msanda Village, Butere, said lack of sign language awareness remains one of his greatest barriers. However, he praised the late President Mwai Kibaki for initiating the deaf awareness movement in Kenya.
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