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Adults who missed the opportunity to attend formal school in Kakamega County have been urged to embrace adult education to improve literacy and livelihoods.
- Hana Namakavuli-Ichingwa said adult education remains a vital pathway to literacy, economic empowerment and social inclusion.
Adults who missed the opportunity to attend formal school in Kakamega County have been urged to embrace adult education to improve literacy and livelihoods
Speaking on the matter, Kakamega Central Sub-County Adult Learning and Education Officer Hana Namakavuli-Ichingwa said adult education remains a vital pathway to literacy, economic empowerment and social inclusion.
“Education equips individuals with the knowledge and practical skills needed to improve their lives and make meaningful contributions to society. Learning has no age limit. Every person deserves an opportunity to read, write, acquire new skills and participate fully in community life,” She said
Namakavuli-Ichingwa said the Adult Learning and Education Department offers basic literacy programmes, post-literacy courses in financial management, health education, digital literacy and entrepreneurship, as well as continuing education programmes for candidates preparing for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations.
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She noted that the department has strengthened its outreach efforts by establishing an adult education desk at the Kakamega Huduma Centre, where clients requiring literacy support are identified and referred to appropriate learning centres.
“We have witnessed many inspiring success stories of people who have regained confidence and transformed their lives through adult education,” she said.
The officer added that partnerships with the Kakamega Multipurpose Development Institute, churches, correctional facilities and local administrators have significantly expanded access to learning opportunities across the sub-county.
Reflecting on her own career, Namakavuli-Ichingwa said she left a private-sector job in Nairobi to pursue a career in teaching, a decision that reinforced her belief in the transformative power of education.
“My experience taught me that education changes lives—not only for learners but also for those who dedicate themselves to serving others,” she said.
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She appealed to community leaders, faith-based organisations, government agencies and development partners to support adult education initiatives, saying collective investment in lifelong learning would strengthen families and communities.
“When we invest in adult education, we strengthen families, improve livelihoods and build more informed and empowered communities. It is truly never too late to learn,” she said.
By Kimutai Langat
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