Disability policy expert Dr George Kayange explains why Malawi needs more than donated assistive devices, in a Weekend Nation interview.

Assistive Technology Needs More Than Donations, Says Malawi Expert

Malawi marked World Assistive Technology Day on 4 June 2026, joining countries around the world under the #UnlockTheEveryday campaign. Disability policy expert Dr George Kayange spoke to the Weekend Nation about what the day means and what still needs to change. His message was clear. Donated devices help, but without funding for repairs, training and local skills, many of those devices simply stop working.