Kiambu County is leading a remarkable transformation in early childhood education, with all Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) centres undergoing major reconstruction under Governor Kimani Wamatangi’s leadership. The modernization initiative has turned makeshift classrooms into fully equipped, modern facilities featuring PP1 and PP2 classrooms, tutor offices, ablution blocks, and playgrounds, spanning all 60 wards.
The transformation has had an immediate impact, boosting both attendance and enthusiasm among learners, teachers, and parents. Dr. Mercy Njagi, Chief Officer for ECDE and Culture, noted that student numbers have surged in several centres—for example, Lower Kihara ECDE saw enrolment grow from 78 to 159 children following upgrades. Governor Wamatangi’s administration has also implemented a comprehensive feeding program, providing nutritious porridge, milk, and eggs to learners, further enhancing attendance and learning outcomes.
Governor Wamatangi emphasized that the project is part of a broader 360-degree education transformation strategy, aiming to modernize all 524 ECDE centres across the county by 2026. We are constructing and renovating centres to provide facilities akin to private kindergartens, ensuring every child begins their educational journey in a nurturing and stimulating environment, he said. The initiative has garnered widespread acclaim, with former Kiambu Township MP Jude Njomo praising it as a game-changer for early childhood education.