The Kiambu County Assembly is considering two far-reaching education Bills aimed at strengthening early learning and transforming vocational training, as it opens the legislative process to the public in line with constitutional requirements on participatory governance.
Kiambu Township Ward Member of the County Assembly (MCA) Francis Koina has sponsored the Kiambu County Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) Bill, 2025, which seeks to establish a comprehensive legal framework to regulate pre-primary education across the county in accordance with the Constitution.
The proposed law gives effect to Part 2 of the Fourth Schedule to the Constitution, which assigns county governments responsibility for pre-primary education. It sets out a robust regulatory regime for both public and private ECDE institutions, placing strong emphasis on quality assurance, standards for caregivers and teachers, and effective institutional management.
Under the Bill, the county will oversee the administration of ECDE services, including the establishment and gazettement of public ECDE centres, as well as the registration and licensing of private institutions. It also proposes a countywide quality assurance system to monitor learning standards and compliance.
The Bill introduces schedules listing all public ECDE institutions in Kiambu County, alongside prescribed forms and a schedule of fees chargeable for various services. Proponents say the framework will help harmonise early learning provision and improve outcomes for young learners.
At the same time, Nominated MCA Rebecca Nyaruai Kiai has sponsored the Kiambu County Vocational Education and Training Institutions Bill, 2025, describing it as a transformative policy intervention designed to modernise skills development and align training with the needs of the labour market.
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A central feature of the proposed law is the establishment of a County Vocational Training Authority, mandated to regulate and coordinate Vocational Training Centres, Technical Training Institutes and Skills Development Hubs in line with national guidelines set by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA).
The Bill further proposes the introduction of industry-aligned curricula, stronger partnerships between training institutions and employers, and expanded internship and apprenticeship opportunities to enhance employability. It also seeks to establish a Vocational Training Development Fund to support infrastructure development, bursaries for trainees and start-up toolkits for graduates.
Ms Kiai said the legislation is designed to widen access to vocational training, particularly for women, persons with disabilities and youth in underserved areas, through the establishment of Skills Hubs and Mobile Training Units that can reach remote communities.
The County Assembly has invited residents and stakeholders to submit their views on seven proposed Bills, reaffirming its commitment to inclusive and participatory law-making.
interest groups are asked to submit written memoranda via email to info@kiambuassembly.go.ke
by 5.00 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026, or to make oral presentations during scheduled public forums at the Assembly.
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The Bills open for public participation include the Vocational Education and Training Institutions Bill, the Agroecology Development Bill, the Agriculture Sector Co-ordination Committee Bill, the Provision of Sanitary Towels Bill, the Investment Corporation Bill, the Fire and Rescue Services Bill, and the ECDE Bill.
According to the notice, sectoral committees will conduct public hearings between January 20 and 27, covering key areas such as education, agriculture, youth affairs, investment and infrastructure.
By Felix Njenga
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