Individuals and companies can now access interpretation services through the MPesa Mini App.

This is after Safaricom and Sign Media signed a partnership to unveil the assistALL platform, which provides sign language interpretation services that seek to bridge the communication gap between the hearing population and people with hearing impairments.

Safaricom Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Peter Ndegwa says the telco believes in the power of technology to break down barriers and drive inclusion and accessibility.

 “In a world that is increasingly reliant on digital services, this partnership is a milestone in our mission to make technology more accessible for everyone and contribute to a more inclusive society,” Ndegwa said.

The telecommunication company indicates that including the app on its platform will create job opportunities for interpreters, including corporates, professionals, and individuals.

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“We launched the assistALL app in 2022 with a vision of helping the deaf community participate in social-economic development in Kenya and beyond, and we are pleased to avail it to more Kenyans by partnering with Safaricom to have it on the M-PESA App,” said Signs Media Kenya Managing Director Luke Muleka.