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February 27, 2026
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PS Bitok urges Senate to prioritise child-friendly ECDE centres, harmonise teachers’ terms

PS Bitok urges Senate to prioritise child-friendly ECDE centres, harmonise teachers’ terms

Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has urged Senate to exercise its oversight mandate to ensure that County Integrated Development Plans (CIDPs) prioritize the construction of child-friendly, safe, and modern ECDE centres...

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Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has urged the Kenyan Senate to prioritize the development of child-friendly early childhood education (ECDE) centers and harmonize the terms of service for ECDE teachers.

  • PS Bitok highlighted the successful transition of the pioneer Competency-Based Education cohort to Grade 10, with nearly 100% transition.
  • He stressed the unacceptable current conditions for many ECDE teachers, including delayed salaries and lack of pension schemes.
  • The PS also called for a National-County Nutritional Framework to ensure at least one fortified meal daily for every ECDE learner.

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