Department of Education, Training & Devolution

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James Gichuki Kiretai

Chief Officer - Education & Training

Lucy Kiogora

Chief Officer - Devolution

Vision: A globally competitive sector in provision of quality education, training, research and innovation services for sustainable development.

Mission: To provide, promote and coordinate quality education and training, adoption and integration of science and technology for sustainable socio-economic development.

Core values: Patriotism, Professionalism, Inclusivity, Teamwork, Integrity and Accountability.

Strategic Objectives

The strategic objectives of this sector are to;

  1. Ensure effective and efficient departmental administration, policy development and implementation
  2. Provide quality Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) through the provision of a conducive learning environment
  3. Equip trainees of the Vocational Education and Training (VET) Centers with market driven skills and attitudes.
  4. Improve access to education, retention, and completion of the full learning cycle.
  5. Provide strategic direction and policy on matters relating to devolution in the County.
No.Project DescriptionsWardStatus
1.  Proposed Construction Of 2No. ECDE Classrooms At NyariboKiganjoWorks Ongoing
2.  Proposed Construction Of 1no. Classroom And Toilet Block At Rurichu ECDE MugundaWorks Ongoing
3.  Proposed Construction Of Toilet Block At Itiati ECDE KaratinaWorks Ongoing
4.  Proposed Completion Of 1no. Classroom At Rundung’uru ECDEMugundaWorks Ongoing
5.  Proposed Construction Of Toilet Block At Gitinga ECDE NaromoruWorks Ongoing
6.  Proposed Renovation Of Classrooms At Kihuro ECDEKaratinaWorks Ongoing
7.  Proposed Construction Of Toilet Block At Kiganjo ECDETheguWorks Ongoing
8.  Proposed Completion Of 1no. Classroom At Kiharo ECDEAguthi GaakiCompleted
9.  Proposed Construction Of Toilet Block At Kianduiga VTCMathiraWorks Ongoing
10.  Proposed Construction Of Toilet Block At Muthangira ECDE MugundaWorks Ongoing
11.  Proposed Construction Of 1no. Classroom At Bondeni ECDEMweigaWorks Ongoing
12.  Proposed Construction Of Toilet Block At Ndugamano ECDEWamaganaWorks Ongoing
13.  Proposed Construction Of Toilet Block At Ichuga ECDEKaratinaWorks Ongoing
14.  Proposed Construction Of Classrooms And Toilet Block At Satima EndarashaWorks Ongoing
15.  Proposed Construction Of Classroom Block At Chaka ECDEThegu RiverCompleted
16.  Proposed Renovation Of Classroom Block At Tumutumu ECDEKirimukuyuCompleted
17.  Proposed Renovations Of 2no. Classrooms At Gathathini ECDE CentreDedan KimathiWorks Ongoing
18.  Proposed Construction Of 1no. Classroom And Renovation Of 1no. Classroom At Kiriti ECDE CentreDedan KimathiWorks Ongoing
19.  Proposed Construction Of 2no. Classrooms At Kamuchuni ECDEGikondiWorks Ongoing
20.  Proposed Construction Of Toilet Block At Karundu ECDERugiWorks Ongoing
21.  Proposed Construction Of 2no. Classroom At Kabendera ECDEMugundaWorks Ongoing
22.  Proposed Construction Of ECDE Toilet Block At Miagayu-Ini Dedan KimathiWorks Ongoing
23.  Proposed Renovation Works Of 2no. Classrooms At Gichami ECDEChingaWorks Ongoing
24.  Proposed Renovation Works Of Classroom Block At Kabati ECDENaromoruWorks Ongoing
25.  Proposed Construction Of 1no. Classroom At Kakuret ECDEThegu RiverWorks Ongoing
26.  Proposed Renovation Works At Kagongo ECDEChingaWorks Ongoing
27.  Proposed Renovation Of Ihwa ECDEKamakwa MukaroWorks Ongoing
28.  Proposed Renovation Works At Mutonga VTC Gikondi WardCompleted
29.  Proposed Re-Roofing Works And Verandah Extention At Watuka VTC GatarakwaCompleted
30.  Proposed Renovation At Kieni ECDE KonyuCompleted
31.  Proposed Renovation Works At Karaba ECDE GikondiCompleted
32.  Proposed Construction Of 2no. Classroom At Wagura ECDE MahigaCompleted
33.  Proposed Construction Of Chainlink And Toilet Block At Kanjora ECDE Dedan Kimathi Completed
34.  Proposed Construction Of Toilet Block At Githakwa ECDE Dedan Kimathi Completed
35.  Proposed Renovation Of 2no. Classroom At Kanunga ECDE Mukurweini WestCompleted
36.  Proposed Renovation of Classroom and Fencing Of Kiamathambo ECDE Center Dedan Kimathi Completed
37.  Proposed Renovation Works And Fencing At Karura ECDE Magutu Completed
38.  Proposed Construction Of Classroom At Gitegi ECDE GatarakwaCompleted
39.  Proposed Construction Of Toilet Block At Sagana ECDE Ruguru Completed
40.  Proposed Construction Chainlink Fence At Boma Inn ECDE Iriaini Ward OthayaCompleted
41.  Proposed Renovation Works At Burguret ECDEGakawaCompleted
42.  Proposed Renovation Works At Itiati ECDE Karatina Completed
43.  Proposed construction of chainlink fence at giathugu YP RugiCompleted

Education and Training Directorate

Youth training and Vocational Training Centers(VTCs) are institutions that offer training in vocational, entrepreneurial, ICT and life skills for employability. The training targets primary school graduates and form four graduates and it provides education and training pathways for attaining lifelong learning through the Technical and Vocational Education and Training. Youths are encouraged to enroll in these institutions to acquire the necessary skills.

Elimu Fund- The   department commits to ensure enhanced retention and completion of needy students in learning institutions by granting bursary to 15,500 beneficiaries.

Vision: A dynamic multi-skilled youth adding value to self and society.

 Mission: Empower the youth with appropriate and adequate skills knowledge and attitude to realize full potential for individual and national development. 

Core Mandate

Improve service delivery in ECDE- The department commits to-

  1. Provide 650 chairs and tables for ECDE teachers 
  2. Provide 10,000 exercise books to ECDE pupils. 
  3. Carry out infrastructural development works in VTC and ECDE sectors.

Improve service delivery in VTCs: – The department commits to:

  1. Train 500 youth on technical and vocational skills.
  2. Provide 200 trainees with startup kits to engage in income generating activities.

Services offered

  1. Training in entrepreneurship life and leadership skills.
  2.  Training in vocational and technical skills.
  3. Registration of youth polytechnics
  4. Handle customers promptly, courteously and ensure professionalism.
  5. Disseminate accurate and reliable information on timely basis.
  6. Payment of merchants.
  7. Procurement of goods and services.
  8. Report on work plans, procurement plans, and performance contract.

Devolution Directorate

Vision: A dynamic multi-skilled youth adding value to self and society.

Mission: Empower the youth with appropriate and adequate skills knowledge and attitude to realize full potential for individual and national development.

Functions:

  1. All matters relating to promotion, development and accreditation of pre-primary education, village polytechnics, home craft centers, childcare facilities and vocational training.
  2. Provide strategic and policy direction for matters related to devolution
  3. Creating awareness on devolution and governance
  4. Coordination of Kenya Devolution Support Programme functions.
DescriptionCharter Download
Department of Education and Training Performance Contract
Service Delivery Charter for Vocational Training Sector (English and Swahili)
VTC Workflow
Service Delivery Charter for ECDE Sector (English & Kiswahili Version)
ENROLLMENT WORKFLOW FOR ECDEs REPORT
INFORMATION DESSEMINATION OF ECDEs
CARE OF SNE CHILDREN
ECDE CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
ECDE LEARNING WORKFLOW
SERVICE CHARTER EDUCATION AND TRAINING (ENGLISH VERSION)
SERVICE CHARTER EDUCATION AND TRAINING (KISWAHILI VERSION)
SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT