A Senate investigation has exposed persistent challenges facing Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) centres and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions across the country, raising concerns over the quality of learning and skills development.
The probe highlights gaps in staffing, inadequate funding, overcrowded classrooms and poor infrastructure, pointing to the need for county governments and relevant national agencies to strengthen investment in basic and technical education.
ECDE centres, which provide foundational learning for young children, are among the hardest hit. Inadequate teaching staff and congested classrooms affect the attention learners receive, while poor physical facilities compromise the learning environment and delivery of early childhood programmes.
TVET institutions are also facing challenges that limit their capacity to equip trainees with practical skills required in the labour market. Inadequate funding and infrastructure affect the availability of training facilities, equipment and other essential learning resources.
The findings are likely to renew pressure on county administrations to prioritise ECDE services, which largely fall under devolved functions, while improving oversight and resource allocation to ensure institutions meet learners' needs.
The report also underscores the importance of adequate staffing and proper working conditions for teachers and trainers, alongside sustained investment in classrooms, workshops and other essential facilities.
For TVETs, addressing the gaps is critical as the country seeks to expand technical and vocational training to equip young people with employable skills and support economic growth.
The investigation brings renewed attention to disparities in education services across counties and the need for accountability in the use of public resources allocated to learning institutions.
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