- Kakamega County has formally absorbed newly recruited educators into the public service to strengthen early childhood learning.
- County leaders have urged the teachers to uphold integrity, dedication, and compliance with public service regulations.
- The teachers have been deployed on permanent and pensionable terms to ECDE centres, enhancing access to quality early education.
The County Government of Kakamega has inducted 58 newly recruited Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) teachers into the County Public Service, marking a significant step in strengthening the county’s early learning sector and improving the quality of education for young learners.
The induction exercise equipped the newly appointed teachers with the knowledge, skills and professional standards required to effectively deliver quality early childhood education in public ECDE centres across the county.
Speaking during the induction, Kakamega County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Public Service and Administration, Dr. Boniface Okoth, underscored the critical role the teachers will play in advancing Governor Fernandes Barasa’s agenda of providing quality devolved education.
Dr. Okoth urged the teachers to embrace professionalism, dedication and accountability in executing their duties, noting that the county government remains committed to investing in human capital as a key driver of improved educational outcomes.
The CECM for Education, Science and Technology, Dr. Benard Amwayi, assured the newly recruited educators of the county’s unwavering support as they embark on their teaching careers. He challenged them to uphold high professional standards and create conducive learning environments that nurture children’s cognitive, social and emotional development.
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County Attorney CS. Vivviane Mmbaka sensitised the recruits on the legal and policy frameworks governing public service, emphasising the importance of adhering to constitutional principles, ethical conduct and compliance with public service regulations while discharging their responsibilities.
County Public Service Board Chairperson James Robert Wakungwi called on the teachers to uphold integrity, professionalism and discipline, saying the values would be instrumental in enhancing public confidence in the county’s education system.
The 58 teachers were recruited on permanent and pensionable terms and will be deployed to ECDE centres across Kakamega County, a move expected to address staffing gaps and enhance access to quality early childhood education.
County officials said the recruitment forms part of the county government’s broader strategy to strengthen foundational learning by ensuring children receive quality instruction during their formative years.
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The induction ceremony was attended by Chief Officers Priscah Otipa and Ambrose Makokha, as well as directors from relevant county departments, who reaffirmed the county’s commitment to building a competent and motivated education workforce capable of transforming early childhood education across Kakamega County.
By Godfrey Wamalwa
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