Uasin Gishu governor Bii has flagged off the distribution of teaching and learning materials to all public Early Childhood Development (ECDE) centres in the County.
The teaching and learning will be distributed to all the 673 ECDEs across the 30 wards of Uasin Gishu County.
Speaking during the exercise in Eldoret, Bii said the materials worth Ksh 22 million were geared towards offering quality foundation, and a good environment for learners at the ECDE centres across the County.
“We’re providing the foundation that these children badly need. We’re securing the future for our children and I’m seeing a powerful human resource behind it,” the Governor said.
He noted that the distribution of the teaching-learning materials is part of his ongoing efforts to invest heavily in the ECDE sector as outlined in his Nguzo Kumi Manifesto.
“My administration has already employed 1370 ECDE teachers and introduced the school milk Programme which has seen an increase in students enrolled by over 3,000 as well as enhanced nutrition and pupil retention,” said Governor Bii.
Nominated Member of Parliament, Joseph Wainaina, who also attended the event thanked Governor Bii for his serious investment in the education sector noting that it is only education that can help address many challenges that families are facing.
“If you see a leader taking care of children, they know he has good plans for the society. There’s nowhere a person can go without education,” Wainaina said.
She said the investment had already been making a positive impact on the sector. “The milk Program for example has improved nutrition among learners and reduced cases of pupils getting sick,” Education County Executive, Janeth Kosgei notes.
County Secretary, Edwin Bett and Education Chief Officer, Marion Birgen were also present during the event.
“This is a noble initiative that will help shape the future leaders who are now in ECDEs,” said CS Bett.
“One book, one pencil will shape the future of these children in a big way,” added CO Birgen.
By Wasike Elvis
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