Ministry of Education

The Ministry of Education is dedicated to ensuring inclusive access to quality early childhood development and education (ECDE) for all children in our county. From policy implementation to fostering smooth transitions to further education, we prioritize excellence, equity, and retention for a brighter future.

Mission

To promote quality education and training access, retention and transition from ECDE, and enhance relevant training and skills development programs for sustainable livelihoods.

Vision

Quality and inclusive Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE), Training and skills development for improved social economic wellbeing of the people.

Our Minister

Ms. Joyce Titus, a seasoned educationist with over 30 years of experience, brings a wealth of expertise to her role as the head of County Education, Training, and Skills Development. With a Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Development and Education and a Diploma in Early Childhood Development and Education, she has demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence throughout her career. As a registered career teacher, Ms. Titus has made significant contributions to various basic, primary, and secondary education institutions, fostering professionalism, integrity, and community service. Her leadership aims to streamline and enhance the county’s education and training sector under Governor Dr. Julius Malombe’s administration.

Joyce Titus

County Executive Committee Member

Pauline Kilele Mwalali
Chief Officer
Basic Education, ECDE and Childcare Facilities
Kennedy Munyambu
Chief Officer
Polytechnics, Vocational Centers, and Homecraft Center

Departments

Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE)

To implement County policy and legislation on Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) and child care facilities.

Training and Skills Development

Formulation of county policy and legislation on training & skills development.

Our Goals

Overall supervision and oversight of training programmes for vocational training and home craft centres.

Partnership with the National Ministry of Education, Science and Technology in the improvement of training Standards in the county.

Domestication & implementation of Technical vocational curriculum

Staffing, training, and deployment of instructors to vocational training and home craft centres within the county

Provision and maintenance of training facilities and tools in, vocational training and home craft centres within the county

International, regional, national, inter-county networking and linkages for benchmarking and best practices

Mobilization of financial and other resources for vocational training and home craft centres within the county

Advocacy and awareness creation on policies, programmes and opportunities pertaining post primary and secondary schooling training and skills development

Sector Priorities

  • To implement County policy and legislation on Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) and child care facilities.
  • To promote access to Early Childhood Development and Education by ensuring inclusivity of all learners and quality learning programmes.
  • To enhance retention and transition from ECDE.
  • Increase access to ECDE for every eligible child throughout the County.
  • Widen the scope the learning quality practical oriented education to youth.
  • Provide safe and attractive learning environment.

Achievements

Established County GIS Lab

A fully functional Geographic Information System (GIS) Lab was set up, promoting data-driven decision making for future projects.

Market Layout Plans

The department partially completed market layout plans (21 out of 600), aiming to improve revenue collection and resolve plot disputes.

The Ministry acknowledged limitations such as insufficient funding and staffing constraints. Despite these hurdles, they achieved or surpassed several targets, demonstrating their commitment to progress.