Daniel Musango

Country Program Lead Kenya

Sense International

Kenya

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About Sense International Sense International is a global development organization committed to ensuring that children and young people with deafblindness and multi-sensory impairments can live, learn, and thrive. Operating in eight countries across East Africa (Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania), South Asia (India, Nepal, and Bangladesh), and Latin America (Peru and Romania), Sense International works through locally governed teams and independent organizations, fostering impactful and culturally relevant solutions. As a small yet dynamic organization, Sense International delivers outsized impact, championing the rights and inclusion of people with deafblindness. Guided by the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the organization envisions a world where all individuals with deafblindness are equal, empowered, and actively participating members of society. Its mission is rooted in breaking systemic barriers to ensure that people with deafblindness are recognized, included, and supported to achieve their full potential. This commitment is vital, as people with deafblindness—representing up to 2% of the global population—are often underrepresented, excluded from government policies, and disproportionately affected by poverty, unemployment, and limited access to education, healthcare, and essential services. For over three decades, Sense International has been at the forefront of advocacy for better recognition and inclusion of people with deafblindness. Through policy influence, programmatic innovation, and strategic partnerships, the organization has achieved significant milestones, such as gaining formal recognition of deafblindness as a distinct disability in several countries. Despite these advancements, individuals with deafblindness continue to face significant challenges, making Sense International's work indispensable. The 2022–2027 global strategic framework of Sense International emphasizes innovation and knowledge-sharing in three core areas: Early Intervention, Inclusive Education, and Livelihoods. This strategy prioritizes collaboration with governments to influence policy, improve practices, and ensure no one with deafblindness is left behind in global and national development agendas. Each country program adapts this global framework to local needs, ensuring tailored and impactful solutions for the communities served.

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Daniel Musango is a seasoned development professional with over 14 years of expertise in program management, strategic planning, fundraising, leadership, capacity building, and monitoring and evaluation. With a career that spans across diverse multicultural environments, Daniel has consistently delivered impactful international development and humanitarian programs.

Currently serving as the Country Program Lead for Sense International Kenya, Daniel has demonstrated exceptional leadership by ensuring seamless transitions in management while supporting key administrative, HR, finance, and programmatic functions. Previously, as a Program Manager for Sense International Kenya from 2016 to 2024, he played a pivotal role in expanding the organization's project portfolio from one initiative in 2016 to seven by 2021. This growth significantly benefited children and young adults with deafblindness and those with complex disabilities, including initiatives spanning across Early Screening and Intervention, inclusive education, vocational training and livelihoods support.

Daniel has successfully implemented multi-year programs funded by renowned donors such as the FCDO, EU, and Commonwealth Foundation. Notably, his work has influenced county-level policies, integrating early intervention components into Kwale and Garissa Counties' development plans. He has collaborated extensively with national institutions including the Ministry of Education and the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD), contributing to policy revisions and the development of training curricula for Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) and individuals with deafblindness.

A passionate advocate for inclusive development, Daniel’s achievements have been recognized globally. He was honored with the Sense International "Outstanding International Development Person" award in 2023 for his exemplary contributions.

Educationally, Daniel is pursuing a post graduate Master’s Degree in Development Studies (Community Development option) at St. Paul’s University. He holds a Bachelor of Education in Special Needs Education and French from Kenyatta University. Beyond academics, his professional training includes certifications in safeguarding, monitoring and evaluation, and financial management.

Fluent in English, French, and Swahili, Daniel is committed to leveraging his extensive skills to foster inclusive and sustainable development across Africa and beyond.

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