Baringo County to Hire ECDE Teachers on Permanent and Pensionable Terms.
ECDE teachers in Baringo County have received positive news as the county government announced plans to offer them permanent and pensionable employment.
The county’s Education Executive, Rev. Simon Kiuta, revealed that the 2024/2025 budget had allocated sufficient funds to support this initiative.
Rev. Kiuta explained that out of the 1,589 teachers in the county, 1,083 who are under the age of 50 will be confirmed for permanent and pensionable employment.
“We have 1,083 teachers who are trained and are below the age of 50. Those ones are going to be confirmed on permanent and pensionable terms,” he said.
He also mentioned that the remaining 329 teachers, who are over 50 years old, will have their contracts extended based on their age.
The county has 177 untrained teachers who will receive a one-year contract extension, with the condition that they upgrade their qualifications within that period.
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Rev. Kiuta emphasized the importance of improving Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE), stating that a solid foundation in education is essential for a nation’s progress.
County’s Commitment to Education
Reaffirming the county’s dedication to enhancing ECDE, Rev. Kiuta said that ensuring a strong foundation in early childhood education is crucial for the growth of any nation.
He underscored the government’s plan to address the needs of both trained and untrained teachers in this sector.
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ECDE teachers expressed their gratitude and excitement about the new development. Alice Cheptum and Jane Sogomo, two of the teachers affected, stated that they had been waiting for permanent employment for many years.
They shared that their prayers had finally been answered and pledged to work with even greater dedication.
Baringo County to Hire ECDE Teachers on Permanent and Pensionable Terms.
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