By Hopkin Reporter.
Kitui county goes to history of early childhood education in Kenya after recruiting One thousand, eight hundred and ninety eight 1898 teachers from casual employment into a scheme of service that offers permanent and pensionable terms.
The newly recruited teachers went through the headcount and met the minimum qualification required.
Those hired are part of the two thousand, four hundreds and one 2401 teachers the county government of Kitui has been paying salaries for since devolution.
The teachers had to undergo vigorous human resources Audit and headcount before they could be absorbed into permanent and pensionable terms.
The Staff will be teaching learners in 1874 ECDE centers with a total capacity of 73380 learners.
However, teachers who did not meet the qualifications test as well as those who have reached retirement age ,will be given up to December to exit the service.
” Today marks milestone achievement of the Governor’s manifesto and vision to transform the quality of early childhood education in Kitui county. Governor Malombe has been very passionate about improving the quality of learning for young learners. We need to impact knowledge, skills and values at an early age so to brighten the future of our children as well as that of our county,” Said KCPSB Chairlady Dr Makindi during the hiring exercise that took place at Board’s office for two days.
Dr Makindi Governor Malombe’s Efforts to promote early childhood education after the ECDE functions were devolved to the county governments.” Teachers will be motivated by being paid well and on time. Before, the teachers used to get low and unreliable salaries often being paid by parents and Faith based organization.
