Kisumu allocates Ksh600M to enhance ECDE sector

Kisumu CEC for Education, John Awiti addresses the press, looking on is the School Director Irene Odero

Kisumu county has allocated Ksh600 million towards development of the Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) sector.

CECM for Education, John Awiti, said the larger portion of the funds will be used for development of infrastructure while the rest will be used to recruit more ECDE teachers.

Awiti was speaking at the Kimberly Hills Academy in Kisumu West during the school’s Grade 1 graduation ceremony.

Graduands at Kimberly Hills entertaining guests.

The Minister said that the county is committed to creating a conducive environment for ECDE learners with the imminent implementation of the Early Childhood Development (ECD) Act 2023, pending the finalization of regulations by a dedicated committee.

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Awiti noted that significant progress had been made in the education sector, with the construction of 1,000 classrooms, the employment of 700 trained teachers with 100 more in the pipeline, and the establishment of daycare facilities in county-run Vocational Training Centers (VTCs).

Kisumu Education Minister John Awiti joins Kimberly Hills learners during a performance.

School Director Dr. Irene Odero urged parents to embrace the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) saying it ensures pupils identify their career paths early enough.

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