In a quiet corner of a Nairobi training facility, sign language interpreter Esther Eulolo moves her hands with precision, her expressions mirroring the intensity of deaf athlete Maximila Kadenge and coach Hassan Hussein. The scene, devoid of spoken words, reveals a profound truth: communication transcends sound.
Eulolo, who has dedicated a decade to mastering sign language, shared her journey with KhabarAsia.com during a break in Kadenge’s training. "Growing up in Mumias, I saw how deaf congregants struggled during church services," she recalled. "That pain became my purpose—to dismantle barriers between silence and sound."
Her work today spans sports, education, and community events, fostering inclusivity in Kenya’s deaf community. "It’s not about hearing or not hearing," she emphasized. "It’s about empathy—listening with your eyes and heart."
For business leaders and policymakers across Asia, Eulolo’s story underscores the untapped potential of accessible communication in building inclusive societies. As global interest in disability rights grows, her decade-long commitment offers a blueprint for bridging divides through intentional action.
