• This milestone builds on earlier investments. In May 2025, Nakuru inducted newly recruited ECDE teachers at ATC Soilo, orienting them on county structures, ethics, and public service values. Recruitment was deliberately inclusive, reflecting Governor Kihika’s pledge to empower persons with disabilities and marginalized communities in line with the Employment Act.

Nakuru County has reaffirmed its national leadership in Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) with fresh recognition from Competency‑Based Education (CBE) facilitators.

The County Government has announced that ongoing training sessions are sharpening the skills of teachers across public and private centres, aligning them with the newly rationalized curriculum design.

“Continuous professional development is key to strengthening the foundation of education in the county,” County Government noted.

Speaking during a session in Nakuru East Sub‑County, County Executive Committee Member for Education, ICT, e‑Government and Public Communication, Zipporah Wambui, underscored the importance of continuous professional growth.

She emphasized that professional development is the backbone of quality education, echoing Governor Susan Kihika’s commitment to strengthening teacher capacity and service delivery for young learners.

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The County Government urged educators to act as ambassadors of county programmes, reinforcing the administration’s vision of inclusive, community‑driven education.

Building on Strong Foundations

This milestone builds on earlier investments. In May 2025, Nakuru inducted newly recruited ECDE teachers at ATC Soilo, orienting them on county structures, ethics, and public service values. Recruitment was deliberately inclusive, reflecting Governor Kihika’s pledge to empower persons with disabilities and marginalized communities in line with the Employment Act.

Modern Classrooms for Modern Learners

Beyond teacher training, Nakuru has prioritized infrastructure. In January 2026, the county strengthened its partnership with Village Impact to modernize ECDE centres.

Ten modern classrooms are already in use, and eight more are under construction. Across the county, 121 ECDE projects are underway, delivering age‑appropriate furniture, outdoor play equipment, fencing, toilets, and water tanks to create safe, stimulating learning environments.

Nutrition as a Game‑Changer

Nakuru’s leadership also rests on innovation in learner welfare. The Lishe na Mama Uji Programme, launched in July 2025, ensures that no child begins the day hungry.

By serving porridge daily, the programme fights malnutrition, boosts enrolment, and improves attendance. It also empowers local women as cooks, creating jobs while easing the burden on parents.

By January 2026, the programme had reached all 1,066 public ECDE centres, serving 65,951 learners. Governor Kihika highlighted its success during the launch of a school feeding programme in Bahati Sub‑County, noting how nutrition directly improves education outcomes.

“We remain committed to working closely with Feeding Futures under our five-year Memorandum of Understanding to expand school feeding programmes and improve learning outcomes, enrolment, and pupil retention,” she said.

Nakuru has consistently invested in Competency‑Based Curriculum (CBC) training. In 2022, the county trained over 300 ECDE teachers on Pre‑Primary 1 and 2 handbooks, ensuring they could design lessons aligned with CBC.

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