The Senate Standing Committee on Education members have urged Busia County to promote enrollment in Vocational Training Centres (VTCs) among school leavers and dropouts to boost skills in the county.
Speaking on Thursday, when the committee toured several learning institutions in Busia County to assess the state of VTCs and Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) facilities, senators underscored the importance of vocational training in addressing youth unemployment
“The youth who have completed Form Four or dropped out of school should be encouraged to enroll in VTCs to acquire skills that can help them earn a living,” Senator Montet said
The senator further directed Busia County Assembly Education Committee Chair, Agnes Nangami, to compile and submit a detailed report on the status of all VTCs in the county within 30 days.
Senator Prof. Margaret Kamar, a member of the Committee, called on the County Department of Education to expedite the construction of ECDE classrooms, saying early learning forms the cornerstone of future educational success.
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“A solid foundation at the ECDE level is key to nurturing the next generation of leaders,” she noted.
Led by Committee Chair Senator Betty Montet, the team visited Nambale Vocational Training Centre, Nambale Magnate School, Okisimo Vocational Training Centre, and Manyole Primary School.
The visit aimed to evaluate progress in infrastructure, training quality, and resource allocation within the county’s education sector.
The Busia County Department of Education and Industrial Skills Development welcomed the Committee’s findings and pledged to implement its recommendations. The department reaffirmed its commitment to improving access to quality education at both the early childhood and vocational levels.
The senators were accompanied by members of the Busia County Assembly Education Committee, the Chief Officer for Education, and Directors from the Department of Education, who pledged continued collaboration to tackle existing challenges and enhance learning outcomes across the county.
By By Godfrey Wamalwa
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