Education
Vision
A globally competitive education, training, research and innovation system for sustainable development.
Mission
To provide, promote and coordinate quality education and training for sustainable development.
Goal
The sector aims to provide quality ECD education and vocational training for all
Achievements
The Education sector at the county level focuses on the provision of ECDE and Vocational Training services. The sector prioritizes access to quality Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) and Vocational Training.
There are 2003 ECDE Centres in Nakuru County. 1003 are public while 1000 are privately owned. Out of the 1003 public ECDE Centres, 215 are stand-alone while 788 are embedded in primary schools. Enrollment for public ECDE in May 2023 was 60,571 with 30,946 girls and 29,625 boys.
The gross enrolment rate in ECDE stands at 96 per cent against a set target of 70 per cent. This is attributed to the construction of 305 new ECDE classrooms, improved sanitation and recruitment of 688 ECDE teachers. Plans to recruit more teachers are underway.
Implementation of a school feeding program in 22 ECDE centres has also aided in increased enrollment. The department is planning to roll out the School Feeding Program in the whole county to increase enrollment and retention and to improve the nutritional needs of the learners.
There are 34 Vocational Training Centres in the county. Enrolment has improved from 1733 students in the year 2018 to 5592 students in the year 2023 against a target of 2200. This is due to the recruitment of 152 trainers and the revitalization of 4 Vocational Training Centres. Plans are underway to have centres of excellence in every sub-county.
A total of 7,849 students have graduated from various County Vocational Training Centres with 10 per cent linked to the job market between the years 2018 and 2022
ICT, e-Government and Public Communications
Vision
A world-class provider of cost-effective public utility, infrastructure facilities and services in the areas of energy, transport, ICT and built environment.
Mission
To provide efficient, affordable and reliable infrastructure for sustainable economic growth and development
Goal
Develop a world class ICT infrastructure that ensures availability, efficient, reliable and affordable ICT services.
Achievements
The subsector priorities are in ICT infrastructure, e-Government services and Information & communication services.
The subsector has established seven digital centres in Rongai, Njoro, Kagoto, Shabaab,Kuresoi South, Menengai and Subukia to promote digital literacy, access to e-Government services and Business Process Outsourcing (BPOs). Plans are underway to construct 4 more Digital centres in the remaining Sub Counties inorder to have a total number of 11 Digital Centres. The department has increased the number of sites connected with WAN/LAN from three to 25 to increase access to ICT services and improve efficiency in service delivery.
Mandate
- Promotion of e-Government services.
- Provision of ICT services to other county departments.
- ICT Training and Standards.
- Public Communication and dissemination of public information.
- Provision of Public Relations Services.
Vocational Training Centers
The County Government of Nakuru operates thirty-four (34) Vocational Training centers spread across its 11 sub counties.
These institutions offer a diverse range of courses, including Fashion Design and Garment making, Hair Dressing& Beauty Therapy, Motor vehicle mechanics, Electrical and Electronics engineering, Metal processing, Food and Beverages, Building and Construction, Plumbing& pipe fitting and Agribusiness among others.
Each center is staffed by dedicated and passionate professionals employed by the county Government. They are committed to guiding and supporting trainees, as evidenced by the positive testimonials and feedback from industries where these trainees complete their attachments. Many trainees are even retained by companies and receive decent earnings .
Intakes occur in January, May and September in all the institutions.
Plan to join a Nakuru County Government vocational training center to advance your career and acquire technical skills that will open doors and create room for employment opportunities.
Vocational Training Centers Locations
To apply for any course. Kindly visit your nearest VTC carrying the following original documents and 2 copiesyour National Identity Card or Birth Certificate (for those under 18) or any testimonials.
Service Charter
Standard Operating Procedures
Lesson Observation Tool ECDE
Grievance Redress Mechanism
The Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) for the Department of Education, ICT, E-Government, and Public Communication is designed to address and resolve public concerns related to education services, digital access, e-government platforms, and public information. This system allows citizens to submit grievances about issues like school infrastructure, digital service accessibility, public information accuracy, or staff professionalism. Upon submission, grievances are categorized, tracked, and assigned to the appropriate unit for action. Grievants receive timely updates on the status of their case, promoting accountability and enhancing service quality. This GRM underscores the department’s commitment to transparency, responsiveness, and continuous improvement in serving Nakuru County residents.
Gallery of Events
Physical Location: Provincial HQ Nakuru
Telephone: (051) 2214142
Email: wambui.ngugi@nakuru.go.ke
County Executive: Zipporah Ngugi
