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Dyslexia Msingi Program
Why It Matters
Early Intervention Changes Everything
Research consistently shows that children who receive structured literacy support before age 8 achieve significantly better long-term outcomes than those who receive support later. Msingi is built on this principle.
Many dyslexic learners in Kenya go years without identification or support, accumulating frustration, low self-esteem, and academic gaps. Msingi interrupts this cycle early — reaching children in nursery through lower primary school with targeted, joyful literacy instruction.
- Engages parents as active partners from day one
- Supports both English and Swahili literacy development
- Builds phonological awareness — the core skill in early reading
- Uses play-based, multisensory teaching approaches
- Targets learners aged 4–9 years in the critical literacy window
Programme Design
The Four Pillars of Msingi
Phonological Awareness
Activities that develop sound awareness — rhyming, blending, segmenting — the building blocks of reading.
Oral Language
Strengthening vocabulary and spoken language skills that underpin reading comprehension and writing.
Print Awareness
Teaching children how print works — directionality, letter-sound relationships, and decoding strategies.
Cognitive Skills
Targeted activities for working memory, processing speed, and attention — all critical for young dyslexic learners.
Ages 4–9
Target Age Group
90%
Show Reading Improvement
2 Languages
English & Swahili
Community-Based
Delivery Model