Bomet County Boosts Educational Services with Scholarships and Professional Training

BOMET – The Department of Education and Vocational Training in Bomet County recently held a detailed progress meeting to evaluate and discuss enhancements in educational service delivery and operational efficiency. The session was chaired by Agnes Ngeno, the County Executive Committee Member for Education, and focused on various ongoing educational projects and administrative matters.

According to Kenya News Agency, a significant portion of the county’s budget has been allocated to scholarships, with over Sh65 million designated for more than 14,250 students receiving partial scholarships and Sh77 million for 1,250 students awarded full scholarships this fiscal year. An additional Sh25 million has been directed to support students at Vocational Training Centers (VTCs).

The meeting also highlighted the distribution of learning materials to Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) centers to ensure all young learners have timely and equal access to educational resources. In an effort to maintain high teaching standards, the department has implemented Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training for teachers, focusing on the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) in collaboration with the Kenya Literature Bureau.

On the human resources front, the department reported employing 1,343 teachers across 1,233 centers, with ongoing recruitment efforts to increase staff numbers in partnership with the County Public Service Board (CPSB). The effectiveness of the school feeding program was also praised, with future plans to continue its successful implementation across the county.

“Our objective is to provide every child in Bomet with the opportunity to receive a quality education,” stated Ms. Ngeno. She emphasized that these initiatives are crucial to fulfilling the county government’s key agenda and highlighted the role of devolved functions in achieving substantial local benefits.