Kisumu County has recruited 120 Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) teachers and 25 vocational training instructors as part of efforts to strengthen learning and skills development across the county.
The new recruits were officially inducted into public service during a ceremony in Kisumu attended by county officials and education stakeholders.
Kisumu Deputy Governor Dr Matthew Owili said the county government had prioritised investment in early childhood education and vocational training to improve learning outcomes and equip young people with practical skills.
“Our administration has made deliberate investments to strengthen and improve the quality of learning in our Vocational Training Centres and Early Childhood Development Education institutions across the county,” he said.
The deputy governor who spoke during the induction of the newly employed teachers on Tuesday stated that the county government is fully committed on early
Dr Owili said the county had employed 888 ECDE teachers on permanent and pensionable terms to enhance the delivery of quality education at the foundational level.
He added that 25 vocational training instructors had also been recruited, while Centres of Excellence had been established at Akado and Sabako Vocational Training Centres to improve technical and vocational education.
The deputy governor said the county continued to provide annual capitation grants of Sh15,000 for each learner enrolled in vocational training centres, describing the investment as a commitment to youth empowerment and economic development.
“This investment reflects our confidence in the skills, creativity and innovation of our youth as key drivers of the county’s socio-economic transformation,” he said.
The induction ceremony was attended by County Executive Committee Member for Education John Awiti, County Secretary Hesbon Hongo, Chief Officer for Education Bovince Ochieng and other officials from the education sector.
Dr Owili also urged voters to elect leaders based on competence, integrity and performance rather than financial influence.
He warned against supporting candidates who use large cash handouts to win public office, arguing that such leaders often fail to deliver on their promises once elected.
Dr Owili, who has expressed interest in the Kisumu governorship, said leadership should be earned through experience and a proven track record rather than the ability to spend money during campaigns.
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