The Senate Standing Committee on Education was all ears on Thursday as Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr took the spotlight, in explaining bold strides the County has made in Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) and Vocational Technical Education.
Appearing before the committee at Parliament Buildings on Thursday, Governor Mutula expounded a picture of Makueni’s education landscape.
Mutula told the committee that the County has so far constructed 354 ECDE centres equipped to accommodate over 43,000 young learners; with each centre including modern infrastructure: two classrooms, an administration office, a store, ablution facilities and two 10,000-litre water tanks — a major step forward in early learning access and quality.
In the governor’s presentation, it was clear that the county’s efforts go beyond bricks and mortar. The Governor proudly reported that 957 ECDE teachers have been absorbed into permanent and pensionable terms, a move that drew praise from the Senate Committee Members for securing job stability and boosting education delivery.
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On technical training, Governor Mutula Kilonzo Junior reported that 61 Vocational Training Centres (VTCs) under his administration, are active across the county, enrolling close to 4,000 trainees. These institutions are giving Makueni youth a fighting chance in an evolving job market by equipping them with hands-on skills.
The Senator Betty Montet led Committee was quick to applaud the county’s efforts. Laikipia Senator John Kinyua hailed the strong partnerships that have made the projects possible, while Committee Vice Chairperson Prof. Margaret Kamar expressed her admiration for the county’s commitment to empowering youth through skills training. The session was attended by Senator Daniel Maanzo.
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The Governor, who was accompanied by CECMS Elizabeth Muli (Education), Damaris Kavoi (Finance), Nicholas Nzioka (Devolution) and Chief Officer Irene Makau Mwilu, urged the Senate committee to support timely and adequate funding for counties to sustain and expand these education gains.
“Education is the backbone of transformation in our county,” Mutula emphasized, calling for increased support from the national government to ensure no learner is left behind.