Emmanuel Munene, a Grade Four student, has overcome the challenges of autism after years of specialized learning and support.

Now fully integrated into Kenya's Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) under the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC), his journey is a testament to resilience, dedication, and the power of early intervention.

Munene was diagnosed with autism at an early age after his parents noticed his heightened sensitivity to sound, sight, smell, and taste.

Seeking help, they turned to the Kenya Institute of Special Education, where he was assessed and later enrolled in a pre-vocational institution to begin his learning journey. "Initially, Munene struggled with speech and writing.