Trans Nzoia County has welcomed a delegation from the Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA) for a five-day assessment aimed at strengthening teacher training in Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) and lower primary.
The initiative, carried out in partnership with the County Government of Trans Nzoia and other stakeholders, seeks to boost numeracy skills among young learners by equipping teachers with modern, effective strategies. The assessment will be conducted in four public primary schools and one private institution.
County Executive Committee Member for Education and Vocational Training, Janerose Nasimiyu Mutama, said the findings will guide the development of a training manual targeting 100 ECDE teachers and reaching 1,400 Grade 1 and 2 pupils across the county’s 25 wards.
“This is not just about teacher training; it’s about laying a strong foundation for our children’s education,” Mutama said.
ALSO READ:
County Director of Education, Pamela Akello, praised the programme, noting it will sharpen teachers’ skills and improve classroom delivery.
Director of ECDE, Peter Omonya, expressed optimism that the initiative will enhance learning outcomes and contribute to the county’s broader education goals.
The assessment is expected to identify gaps in teaching numeracy and propose practical, context-specific solutions.
By Godfrey Wamalwa
You can also follow our social media pages on Twitter: Education News KE and Facebook: Education News Newspaper for timely updates.
>>> Click here to stay up-to-date with trending regional stories
>>> Click here to read more informed opinions on the country’s education landscape
