Early Childhood and Development Education (ECDE) Stories

TSC rejects calls to lower entry grades for ECD teachers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 21, 2025

TSC Director of Teacher Professional Management, Reuben Nthamburi, said lowering standards would undermine the foundation of learning in Kenya.

Senators warn poor infrastructure and neglect threaten ECDE, propose major reforms
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 10, 2025

The legislators have now proposed reforms, including separating ECDE from primary schools, to ensure better planning, resource allocation and tailored...

Only four in 10 Grade 4 pupils can read Grade 3 English story, report shows
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 17, 2025

The report further reveals that three in every 10 Grade 6 learners across the country are unable to read and comprehend a Grade 3-level English story.

Senators seek better payment terms of service for ECDE teachers
Barack Oduor  |  May 17, 2024

The lawmakers have urged the county chiefs to implement the tutor's scheme of service and provide additional budgets in what could be a windfall for t...

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