Education
MAKUENI DG LUCY MULILI, TOP UNICEF OFFICIALS VISIT PROJECTS IN WOTE
Visiting Unicef delegates on Friday accompanied Makueni Deputy Governor, Lucy Mulili on a visit to Matheani Primary School to explore partnership opportunities between the County and the organisation.
The tour, which began with a visit to Unoa Primary School on Thursday, is focused on identifying how the County government and Unicef can work together to enhance Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) programs.
Key areas of potential collaboration include infrastructure development to improve learning facilities such as classrooms, sanitation and play areas and creating a more supportive environment for young learners. Also on the cards is the strengthening of teacher-training and capacity-building initiatives, equipping ECDE educators with modern techniques and resources aiming at boosting the quality of education for early learners.
Additionally, both parties are considering health and nutrition programs to support the overall well-being of children.
TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTES IN MAKUENI COUNTY SHOWCASE THEIR SKILLS, INNOVATIONS.
The first vocational training centres’ skills exhibition in Makueni County was held in Emali on Thursday at an event presided over by Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. Hundreds of residents, trainers and students from technical schools converged at Springhill Kwakakulu CTTI for the event. Trainees from various technical institutes showcased their talent and innovations. They included masonry, tailoring, solar installation and motor mechanics among others.
Speaking at the first vocational training exhibition in Emali, Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. described the event as a significant step towards empowering the youth. He emphasized the County’s commitment to supporting technical institutes with necessary resources and infrastructure, ensuring they are fully functional and well-equipped.
The Governor highlighted the importance of nurturing young people’s skills to improve their employability and announced upcoming plans to equip training centers across the county and ensure timely funding. He also addressed the need to facilitate land title acquisition for the people of Kinyoo, demonstrating a broader commitment to community development.
County Commissioner Henry Wafula praised the collaborative efforts between his office and the County Government, promising to make Makueni the safest county in Kenya. He assured residents that any issues, particularly delays in issuing IDs, would be resolved swiftly through local chiefs.
Department of ICT, Education & Internship ECM, Elizabeth Muli, said the County aims at transforming vocational training to empower its youth with practical skills.
Those who attended included County Commissioner Henry Wafula, top County officials and MCAs Francis Mulwa, Mtito Andei, Jonathan Muthoka, Ilima, Cosmas Mutunga, Emali/Mulala, Musau Kavai, Kasikeu and nominated members Jane Mwanthi, Elizabeth Mutindi and Serah Mbilo.
FROM THE NATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVALS IN ELDORET.
Makueni’s 4 year old ECDE pupil, Blessing Maluki of Msingi Bora Primary School in Kibwezi East has just won in the solo verse category, class 2101 G becoming the National Champion!
MAKUENI COUNTY SPONSORS ECDE LEARNERS TO THE KENYA NATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL FINALS IN ELDORET.
Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr and his administration have once again shown their commitment to supporting co-curricular activities in support of education in Makueni by fully sponsoring ECDE and Primary school students to perform an the National Music Festival Competitions.
A group of 49 ECDE pupils, who excelled at the regional music festivals, are set to compete in the national competition to be held at Moi Girls Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County.
On Thursday morning, Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili ceremoniously flagged off the pupils before they departed for Eldoret.
She emphasized the county’s commitment to nurturing talent and promoting growth in the education sector.
Education CECM Elizabeth Muli highlighted that the county through the Department of ICT, Education and Internship is keen on an all-round approach in education development in Makueni County.
The festivals run from 2nd to 14t August 2024.
49 PUPILS ADVANCE TO NATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL IN ELDORET
A group of 49 pupils, who excelled at the regional music festivals, are set to compete in the national competition at Moi Girls Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County.
On Thursday morning, Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili ceremoniously flagged off the pupils before they departed for Eldoret. Mulili noted that the county had provided substantial support for the competition, funding it from the cluster level to the nationals with a total of Ksh 7 million.She emphasized the county’s commitment to nurturing talent and promoting growth in the education sector.
Education CEC Elizabeth Muli announced that the team would be accompanied by three coordinators from the Directorate of Education and a medical professional to ensure their health and well-being during their stay in Uasin Gishu.
Additionally, Muli highlighted that the county had extended its support to the primary schools participating in the festivals.
MULILI LAUDS MAKUENI STUDENTS’ EXCELLENCE AT UNIVERSITY MENTORSHIP WORKSHOP
More than 83 students from Makueni participated in a mentorship workshop for the 2024 university cohort at Greenpark in Wote.
This group is part of the 95 students who joined the Makueni scholarship program in 2020. Since its inception, the program has benefited over 758 bright and needy students from Makueni.
This year alone, at least 102 students received full sponsorships for their high school education.
Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili, accompanied by County Executive Committee Member for Education Elizabeth Muli and Chief Officer for ICT, Education, and Internship Irene Makau, commended the students for their outstanding performance.
Among them, 18 students achieved As in last year’s KCSE national examinations.
These top performers were rewarded with cash tokens and other gifts as they prepare to join university in September.
Deputy Governor Mulili reaffirmed the County’s commitment to supporting education through bursaries and scholarships.
She emphasized that the workshop aimed to promote personal and professional growth by providing guidance and support.
Mulili encouraged the students to remain dedicated to learning and to foster a sense of belonging and connectedness in their academic pursuits.
GOVERNOR MUTULA KILONZO JR ON FRIDAY COMMISSIONED TWO EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION (ECDE) CENTERS AT KATILAMUNI AND KYAANI PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr on Friday commissioned two Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) centers at Katilamuni and Kyaani Primary Schools during his development tour of the Kikumbulyu North Ward in Kibwezi West sub-county.
This initiative, part of a broader program by the Department of Education, aims to provide quality learning facilities for pre-primary children in Makueni.
ECDE TEACHERS ABSORBED AS PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE.
453 ECDE teachers on contract were on Monday absorbed by Makueni County as permanent and pensionable at a colourful ceremony presided over by Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. at the county headquarters.
Governor Mutula told the teachers that the appointment was a testament of their hard work as they went about shaping the future of our children. The first cohort of 497 were absorbed by the County in January this year.
The teachers were recruited in 2014 on contract, but could not be absorbed owing to budgetary constraints. Governor Mutula thanked the teachers for perservering since 2014.
The Governor also affirmed his commitment to constructing child-friendly ECDE classrooms in the County.
Among those in attendance were Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili, Chairman County Public Service Board Dr. Nicodemus Muteti, Makueni County Member of National Assembly, Rose Museo, ECMs Elizabeth Muli, ICT, Education and Internships, Dr. Sonia Nzilani, Trade, Japheth Mangoka, Devolution, Nicholas Nzioka, Lands, MCAs Urbanus Manzu, Kee and Deputy Majority Leader Bishop Jonathan Muthoka, Ilima among others.
