Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has continued to step up investment in Early Childhood Education.
Kihika has put in place efforts to create safe, child-friendly learning environments across the Wards.
According to Kihika, in fulfilment of mandate regarding Early Childhood Education (ECDE) and Vocational Training, in the past year her administration has employed 498 ECDE teachers on permanent and pensionable terms, increasing the total to 821
Kihika’s administration has also implemented the Uji program across the County, raising learner numbers from 59,000 to 65,000 and ECDE centres from 1,003 to 1,068
In addition, the county government has Clonstructed 127 ECDE classrooms, rehabilitated 16, equipped 628 with age-appropriate furniture, constructed 10 kitchens to support the Uji program, and built 69 toilets for the comfort of our young ones
On Vocational Training Centres, Kihika’s administration has constructed 8 training rooms/workshops at VTCs at a cost of Kshs 15.2 million.
The County Government of Nakuru has also equipped 9 VTCs with modern tools and equipment worth Kshs 15.7 million
The constructed and opened 7 new VTCs, brings the total number to 40.
Kihika also reveals that the constructed 10 Centres of Excellence will be operationalized this year.
The County has also increased enrolment in VTCs from 5,361 trainees last year to 6,250 this year.
To ensure smooth learning, Kihika’s administration has continued to pay Kshs 30,000 capitation fee for each VTC learner.
“Let us continue working together leaders, educators, parents, and well-wishers to ensure that the dreams of Nakuru’s children are not extinguished by poverty. Education is the most powerful tool we can offer them. With it, we break the chains of poverty and open doors to a brighter future,” stated Kihika.
