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February 27, 2026
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Bitok Calls for National School Feeding Framework, Child-Friendly ECDE Centres Across 47 Counties

Bitok Calls for National School Feeding Framework, Child-Friendly ECDE Centres Across 47 Counties

Bitok told senators that Kenya is undergoing major reforms under the Competency Based Education framework, revealing that the pioneer Grade 9 cohort has nearly achieved 100% transition to Grade 10. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok is urging the Senate to establish a national school feeding framework and child-friendly Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) centres across all 47 counties.

  • Bitok highlighted a Sh111 billion funding gap affecting Free Primary Education, school feeding, and national assessments.
  • The key figure advocating for these changes is Principal Secretary Julius Bitok of the Ministry of Education.
  • The call emphasizes the need for harmonised ECDE schemes of service and safer learning environments, as some centres currently operate under trees or in dilapidated structures.

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