The Senate Education Committee, Chaired by Sen. Betty Montet, today held a high-level consultative meeting at Parliament Buildings, Nairobi, with the Governor of Vihiga County, H.E. Wilber Khasilwa Ottichilo, to deliberate on the status of implementation of Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) and Vocational Training Centres (VTCs) in the County.

The Governor was accompanied by the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Education, Anne Desma, alongside technical officers including the Director ECDE and Director VTC.

Senators have today voiced strong reservations over the Kshs80 billion cooperation agreement between the National Government and Nairobi City County, questioning if the move marks a return to the controversial Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) era. 

During the session with the Prime Cabinet Secretary Hon. Musalia Mudavadi, the Members of the Devolution Committee raised concerns about the potential erosion of county autonomy. 

The Senate Education Committee, Chaired by Senator Betty Montet, is currently undertaking a report writing retreat to deliberate on stakeholders’ memoranda regarding the Basic Education Amendment Bill, 2023.

The retreat has brought together key Members of the Committee, including Vice Chair Senator Prof. Margaret Kamar, Senator Catherine Mumma, Senator Nderitu Kinyua, Senator Agnes Kavindu Muthama and Senator Seki Lenku who are collectively reviewing submissions aimed at strengthening the education sector.

The Clerk of the National Assembly, Mr. Samuel Njoroge has urged Serjeant-at-Arms officers to strengthen coordination, security preparedness and professionalism as legislative institutions amid evolving security, technological and political challenges.

Speaking during the 3rd National Conference of Serjeant-at-Arms in Machakos County, Mr. Samuel Njoroge said the forum comes at a critical time, with about 500 days to the polls, calling for early institutional preparedness across both national and county legislatures.

The Clerk of the Senate, Mr. Jeremiah Nyegenye, has called for enhanced professionalism, collaboration and adaptability among Serjeant-at-Arms to strengthen legislative institutions amid evolving challenges.

Speaking at the 3rd National Conference bringing together Serjeants-at-Arms from the Senate, National Assembly, and County Assemblies, the Clerk underscored the critical role these officers play in ensuring the smooth functioning of parliamentary business.