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.

What drives us?

Formulate and execute spatial, urban and other land use plans enabling high land resource productivity.

Develop efficient land use management system(s) for effective land management and revenue mobilization.

Promote and enhance sustainable urban development and management.

Facilitate a sustainable framework for affordable housing.

Work with National government to implement housing development Plans.

Produced updated valuation roll for land rates collection and verification.

Support effective urban development planning.

Improve on the Infrastructure services in the urban areas.

Departments

Education

Responsible for formulating and executing land use plans, developing management systems, and ensuring efficient land use for high productivity and revenue generation

Training

Focused on promoting and enhancing sustainable urban growth, planning, and infrastructure development

Skills Development

Focused on promoting and enhancing sustainable urban growth, planning, and infrastructure development

My Responsibilities

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.

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.

Richard John Mwendandu

County Executive Committee Member

Pauline Kilele Mwalali

Chief Officer

Trade, Industry, MSMEs and County EIZs

Kennedy Munyambu

Chief Officer

Co-operative and Citizen Group Economic Empowerment Initiative

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