Kericho County had confirmed All ECDE Teachers; New Salaries
Kericho County has officially appointed 1,132 Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) teachers across its 30 wards on permanent and pensionable terms. This move, as highlighted by County Governor Dr. Eric Mutai, aligns with the regulations set forth by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC).
Under this new ECDE scheme of service, Assistant ECDE Teacher 3 with a certificate will receive a monthly salary of Sh.29,561, while an ECDE Teacher 3 holding a diploma will earn Sh.40,000 per month. Those with a bachelor’s degree in ECDE will receive Sh.49,000 per month.
Dr. Mutai emphasized the importance of qualified ECDE teachers in child development and announced the creation of 65 additional ECDE teaching positions on a contract basis. This expansion aims to ensure that all public ECDE Centers within the county have well-trained teachers to serve Pre-Primary students at the ward level.
Recognizing the crucial role of ECDE teachers, the governor expressed his commitment to enhancing their service delivery through revised terms and conditions. He also revealed plans to introduce a school feeding program in all public ECDE centers, emphasizing the significance of nourishing young minds.
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Governor Mutai’s vision extends to transforming public ECDE centers into well-equipped institutions of learning. He emphasized the importance of proper nourishment for healthy brains and pledged support for comprehensive feeding programs in all ECDE centers.
Furthermore, the county is set to enroll 3,000 young individuals from various divisions in Vocational Technical Training Centers, empowering them with technical skills to create self-employment opportunities.
The vibrant celebrations were attended by education stakeholders, including Governor Moses Badilisha of Nyandarua County, Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, Kericho Woman Representative Beatrice Kemei, and members of the County Assembly from the surrounding area.
Kericho County had confirmed All ECDE Teachers; New Salaries
