News Categories: Education, Research and Vocational Training

20 Aug
By: Remmy Butia 0 0

GIVING CHILDREN THE BEST START IN EDUCATION

Early childhood education lays the foundation of a child’s journey: every stage of education that follows relies on its success.

In the secluded village of Kiropket nestled amidst the enchanting landscapes of Kapsabet Ward, early childhood education has been transformed by the construction of a modern classroom block by the County Government of Nandi.

It is important to provide children with stimulating environments and projects to enhance their cognitive abilities during their pre-school years.

The ECD block at Kiropket Primary School is a testament to the impact that investment in education can have on communities. Governor Sang’s efforts have changed lives and inspired hope for the future, demonstrating the power of collective action to create positive change.

#ContinuedTransformation

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12 Apr
By: Peris Tarus 0 2

NITA LAUNCHES APRIL 2023 NATIONAL TRADE TEST IN NANDI

The National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) has today launched the April 2023 trade test series at Cheptarit Vocational training centre in Mosoriot.

Speaking during the launch, the cabinet secretary for Labour and social protection Florence Bore said that through competency-based education and training courses offered at vocational training centres and youth polytechnics across the country, the young people will be empowered to create employment that will lead to economic growth, poverty reduction and improved standards of living.

The CS added that NITA plays a key role in equipping the industry for optimum productivity and ensuring that students are equipped with the necessary skills to meet the demands of the job market in Kenya and outside the country.

On her part, the deputy governor Dr Yulita Mitei Cheruiyot thanked the CS for visiting Nandi and encouraged the young people from the region and beyond to join vocational training centres in order to be equipped with knowledge that will benefit them and the community.

A total of 21, 670 students are currently sitting for grade 3,2 and 1 trade tests in 438 examination centres across the country. Also present during the launch were NITA’s director general Eng. Stephen Ogenga, NITA’s Board director Apolo Kiarie, CECM for education Ms. Scholastica Tuwei, COs Kipchumba Cheruiyot and CPA Caroline Lagat among other guests.

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06 Apr
By: Remmy Butia 0 1

EDUCATION CEC MEMBER PAYS COURTESY CALL ON KENYA INSTITUTE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION DIRECTOR

The County Executive Committee Member for Education Scolastica J. Tuwei paid a courtesy call on KISE Director Dr. Norman Kiogora.

They deliberated on possible partnerships on Assessment and early intervention with regards to children with disabilities, Outreach programmes to Nandi County, training officers in the County on Kenyan Sign Language and also to explore the possibility of setting up a distance learning Centre in Nandi County.

Also present was Dr. Hawa Omar; Head of KISE Partnership and Linkages department.

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11 Jan
By: Peter Koima 2 1

APPLICATION PROCESS FOR THE WORK AND STUDY IN CANADA PROGRAM KICKS OFF

The application period for the Work, Study and Live in Canada program for the May/September intake officially began on Monday, January 9th, 2023.
The County Government of Nandi, under the leadership of Governor Stephen Sang, has signed memorandums of understanding with various universities and colleges offering a diverse range of courses in trade, health, arts, IT, and agriculture. These institutions include Fanshawe, North Island, Northern Light, and Thompson Rivers University.
On the opening day of the application process, the Disaster Management Unit Offices in Kapsabet hosted an event where students and parents were able to submit their applications in person. The event was attended by over 250 students and was also graced by the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Education, Sports, Youth Affairs, Culture, and Heritage, Mrs. Scolastica Tuwei. #ContinuedTransformation
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06 Sep
By: Cornelius Kipkoech 1 1

NANDI COUNTY SIGNS MOU WITH SUINCO AND EDUNATION TO STRENGTHEN WORK/STUDY PROGRAM

The County Government of Nandi has signed an MOU with Suinco and Edunation aimed at strengthening and effecting work/study program for Nandi residents in different universities and colleges in Finland.

In the partnership with the County Government of Nandi, Edunation will offer employment and short courses to the students while Metropolia offers nursing courses among others.

The County Government of Nandi has signed an MOU with Suinco and Edunation aimed at strengthening and effecting work/study program for Nandi residents in different universities and colleges in Finland.

In the partnership with the County Government of Nandi, Edunation will offer employment and short courses to the students while Metropolia offers nursing courses among others.

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07 Aug
By: Sheila Legetet 0 0

SEEKING CITIZENS’ VIEW ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF KOITALEEL SAMOEI UNIVERSITY COLLEGE- AGRICULTURAL FACULTY AT KAIMOSI ATC

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Nandi County’s partnership with Koitaleel Samoei University College is bearing fruits as the university plans to establish Faculty of Agricultural and environmental studies at Kaimosi ATC in Kapkangani Ward- Emgwen Sub County.

The County’s key departments together with the university held a public Participation forum on the consideration, suitability and establishment of the faculty in the facility.
Officials from both the University and the various county departments together with stakeholders engaged the public through consultative sessions and obtained their views & concerns regarding the plan.

Representing the County Secretary, the CECM for Lands, Environment and Natural Resource, Dr. Philemon Bureti, said that the county is pleased to partner with the university in creating more learning opportunities. He further called upon the citizens to support the initiative and promised that inputs and concerns from the public will be taken into consideration.

The Principal, Koitaleel Samoei University College, Prof. Jackson Too expressed his gratitude for the partnership that availed the opportunity to establish one of their faculties. He added that the initiative will help in expanding the university and creating better learning environment.

 

In attendance were: Ag. CECM for Administration- Drice Rono; Deputy Majority leader and MCA Chepkumia Ward- Wilson Sang; Chief Officers for Education and Vocational training- Scolastica Tuwei and that of Agriculture- Wilson Lelei; MCA Kapkangani Ward- Eliud Kirongo, Director for Public Participation- Naomy Ketter and Principal Kaimosi ATC among others.

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09 Feb
By: Sheila Legetet 0 0

COUNTY PARTNERS WITH MORENDAT INSTITUTE FOR TECHNICAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE YOUTH.

County government of Nandi is partnering with Morendat Institute of Oil and Gas (MIOG) to offer technical training opportunities for the youth and staff in the county.
Morendat Institute is an academic centre owned by Kenya Pipeline Company Ltd and offers technical and corporate courses. It is registered by both the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVETA) and National Industrial and Training Authority (NITA).
This partnership offers subsidized training that will be available for the youth and county staff especially those on fire and disaster management unit. These courses include health and environmental safety, quality control, fire fighting, welding, ICT security, corporate courses, electrical and mechanical maintenance among other courses that could be requested from time to time.
Speaking during an MOU signing between MIOG and Nandi County, the deputy governor, Dr. Yulita Cheruiyot highlighted the need for the youth to grab such training opportunities presented to them so as to acquire skills that would increase employability, enable them start their businesses and eventually develop economically.
She further added that the trainees will also offer extremely valuable services to the county in their areas of specialization.
Having signed the MOU, this program will soon be rolled out through the relevant departments of Administration, Public Service & e-Government, Sports & Youth Affairs and that of Education, Research and Vocational training.
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18 Jan
By: Sheila Legetet 0 0

RESUMPTION OF LEARNING AND COVID-19 PREPAREDNESS IN ECDE CENTRES

County’s department of Education, Research and Vocational training has always promoted and supported learning especially in the early childhood level. It is working towards improving the learning environment in the ECDE centres countywide with over 220 newly constructed ones nearing completion. It has also recruited over 1300 ECDE teachers for 828 centres countywide and aspires for the acquisition of more.

It is partnering with that of Health & Sanitation in maintaining Health Standards in preventing the spread of COVID-19 and is currently rolling out COVID-19 sensitization for all ECDE teachers countywide. This program runs between 18th to 20th January 2020 at various the Sub-County Headquarters for a start and thereafter continuously.

Speaking during a sensitization training on ECDE resumption of learning and COVID-19 preparedness for Mosop Sub-County ECDE teachers at, CECM for Education, Research and Vocational training, Grace Sugut pointed out the need to maintain high standards of hygiene at the learning centres and continuous sensitization, especially to the learners.

She further added that the department is conducting continuous training and sensitization for teachers, providing proper sanitation services and protective masks for the ECDE learners countywide.

This training which was first rolled out today in Mosop and Tinderet Sub-Counties focusses on equipping participants with knowledge pertaining COVID-19 pandemic, sensitization programs for the different target population, as well as equip them with mobilization and reporting skills

This training which was first rolled out today in Mosop and Tinderet Sub-Counties focusses on equipping participants with knowledge pertaining COVID-19 pandemic, sensitization programs for the different target population, as well as equip them with mobilization and reporting skills.

The Chief Officer for Education Research and Vocational training, Scolastica Tuwei Speaking during a sensitization session in Tinderet Sub-County called upon the teachers, trainers and the guardians to heed to the Ministry of Education’s school opening health guidelines as well as being great ambassadors in the fight against COVID-19.

According to Mosop Sub-County Public health officer, Peter Chemweno, the section will be conducting a continuous assessment of all learning centres to ensure COVID-19 protocols are followed.

Also present were the County Director of Education-Julius Too, TETA officials led by their Chairman-Kennedy Koech, Sub-County Administrator- John Sang, Ward Administrators and Public health officers from Mosop Sub-County.

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10 Nov
By: Shadrack Kemboi 0 0

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING CONDOLES WITH THE FAMILY OF THE LATE NAOMI KIRWA A RENOWNED ECDE TEACHER

County Government of Nandi, Department of Education, and Vocational Training have today laid to rest the late Naomi j. Kirwa.

The late was employed by the county government of Nandi as an ECDE teacher at Kapkisengen primary school from 2014 until 2/11/2020 when she died of cancer of the spine.

THEThe team from the Department of Education led by CECM Hon. Grace Sugut and Chief officer Ms. Scolastica Tuwei were condoled with the family, friends, and residents of Mosop constituency-Kabisaga ward.

The County Government of Nandi through the department of Education committed themselves to clear all fee balance for Kipchumba son to the late.

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21 Feb
By: Luiz Kipkoech Patrick 0 0

OUTSTANDING BURSARY PROGRAM HAILED BY VISITING COUNTIES.

A team from FORD Foundation  InterCounty Exchange Programme from Makueni, Kitui and Bomet counties are in Nandi County to learn more about the bursary management system used by the department of Education and Vocational Training.

CECM Education and Vocational Training Grace Sugut emphasized on how the beneficiaries are identified. “The process is very transparent as the needy students are identified from the ward level and an online bursary form is filled with the details of beneficiaries as per category of Education, amount allocated and total number of beneficiaries per school in each Financial year” she added.

Of importance to note, is that County Government of Nandi has been allocating Kshs. 60 Million every Financial year with an aim improving access to education to the needy residents of Nandi County, enhancing equity in Education and improving literacy level in the County and ensuring that a specific portion of the County annual budget is devoted to the Education Fund Act.

Also present were CECM Administration and E-government, Sports, Chief Officers Education and Vocational Training, Agriculture and Sports.

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