Mr. Erick Ongeri Miyienda
CEC Member - Education, Technical Training and Innovation
Education, Technical Training and Innovation
Overview of the Department
The Constitution of Kenya, 2010, clearly outlines the functions of the county Government under the Fourth Schedule, part 2. One of the key functions of the County government outlined is Pre-Primary, Village Polytechnics, Home craft centers and Childcare facilities.
The core function of this department focuses on the young and youthful citizens of this county. This specifically includes their welfare which comprises of their education, employment, personal health and self-reliance. Kisii County, through this department sector has put in place elaborate strategies whose intentions are to educate, train and empower the youth who play a critical role in the development of the county.
With the promulgation of new constitution, two levels of governments were created which are interdependent on one another. The two governments work for the same goal of improving the lives of their citizens. The devolved powers bring the services and governance closer to the people.
In this regard one of the objectives of devolution is to give powers of self-governance to the people, enhance the participation of the people in making decisions affecting them and manage their own affairs to further their development.
The core function of this department focuses on the young and youthful citizens of this county. This specifically includes their welfare which comprises of their education, employment, personal health and self-reliance. Kisii County, through this department sector has put in place elaborate strategies whose intentions are to educate, train and empower the youth who play a critical role in the development of the county.
With the promulgation of new constitution, two levels of governments were created which are interdependent on one another. The two governments work for the same goal of improving the lives of their citizens. The devolved powers bring the services and governance closer to the people.
In this regard one of the objectives of devolution is to give powers of self-governance to the people, enhance the participation of the people in making decisions affecting them and manage their own affairs to further their development.
mission statement
To provide and promote an integrated education and training system for sustainable socio economic development
vision Statement
To be a leading County in the provision of holistic early childhood education and vocational training for sustainable development
Early Childhood Development (ECD):
- Ensuring comprehensive child growth and development, addressing cognitive, physical, social, moral, and spiritual aspects.
Youth Polytechnic Sector:
- Equipping youth with positive attitudes and essential skills to create personal and national wealth.
- Acknowledging the importance of literate, numerate, and skilled youths as vital assets for development.
- Supporting industrialization by providing technically skilled personnel at both middle and upper levels.
- Establishing a robust policy, legal, and institutional framework for coordinating and supervising the implementation of youth polytechnic programs.
- Accountability and transparency
- Quality services
- Professionalism
- Integrity and Equity
- Teamwork
- Innovation and Creativity
- Professional work ethics, Team Work and Excellence
- Commitment
- Staff Development
Organisation Structure in the Department
Chief Officers
Mr. James Oenga
CHIEF OFFICER – EDUCATION, TECHNICAL TRAINING AND INNOVATION
Mr. Erick Kiage Mobegi
CHIEF OFFICER – EDUCATION, TECHNICAL TRAINING AND INNOVATION
Directorates
The department is organized into the following directorates, along with their respective services.
Directorate of Early Childhood Development Education
The general objectives of ECD programme are to:
- Provide education geared towards development of the child’s mental capabilities and physical growth
- Enable the child enjoy living and learning through play
- Develop the child’s self-awareness, self-esteem and self confidence
- Enable the child to develop understanding and appreciation of his/her culture and environment
- Foster the child’s exploration skills, creativity, self-expression and discovery
- Identify children with special needs and align them with existing services
- Enable the child build good habits and acquire acceptable values and behaviours for effective living as an individual and a member of a group
- Foster the spiritual and moral growth of the child
- Improve the status of the child’s health, care and nutritional needs and link him/her to health services such as immunisation, health check-ups and growth monitoring
- Enrich the child’s experiences to enable him/her to cope better with primary school life
- Develop the child’s aesthetic and artistic skills
Directorate of Vocational Training
Our Contact
Education, Technical Training and Innovation
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +254 58 30005 / 30081
Location: Treasury Building, Kisii County Government Offices