Nandi Governor Stephen Sang has announced that the county is set to replace Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) teachers who have exited the system.
This move is part of a broader plan to address staffing shortages in pre-primary schools.
Speaking to the press, Governor Sang said his administration has already conducted a comprehensive audit to determine the staffing gaps and has put in place swift mechanisms to facilitate the recruitment process.
“We realized there was a serious backlog in replacing ECDE teachers who had left service,” said Sang. “While the previous administration took over three years to address this, my team has managed to lay the groundwork for the replacement exercise in under three months.”
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According to the governor, the county is currently facing a shortage of approximately 300 ECDE teachers. He emphasized the urgency of hiring to ensure young learners receive a solid educational foundation.
“Our plan is to ensure that each ECDE center has at least two teachers, based on the needs and population of each school,” he stated.
Governor Sang also highlighted his administration’s recent efforts in strengthening the county’s teaching workforce.
“We have already hired 450 ECDE tutors on Permanent and Pensionable terms, and we are planning to recruit 500 more in the coming months,” he added.
The Nandi branch of the ECDE Teachers Union has welcomed the move, calling it a significant step toward improving early learning in the region.
“This is a commendable effort by the county government. Adequate staffing in ECDE centers will greatly enhance basic foundational education,” said a union representative.
The recruitment exercise is expected to begin soon, with the county government pledging transparency and fairness in the hiring process.
By Kimutai Langat
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