The mandate of the County in the Education sector is in matters of Early Childhood Education (ECDE) and Vocational Training.
Kilifi has a total of 1550 ECDE centers. Out of these 777 are public with a total enrolment of 58628 and 773 private ECDE centers. The department has invested in the construction of new ECDE centers now numbering 436.
There are 41 Vocational Training Centers with a total enrolment of 5494 spread across the County. The centers offer a wide range of vocational courses which have brought learning closer to the people.
Facilitate the provision of quality Education, Vocational Training, enhance Digital Literacy and promote the use of Information and Communication Technology.
To be a leading responsive facilitator in improving the quality of Early Year Education, Vocational Training and Information Communication and Technology services through capacity building and responsiveness to societal needs.
To provide and coordinate quality Education, training and enhance on integration of Information Technology systems for sustainable development.
In pursuing our vision and mission the department will be guided by the following core values: Integrity, Team spirit, Excellence, Creativity, Service, Quality.
The department of Education and ICT commits to:
CECM, Education & ICT
Racheal is the County Executive Committee Member (CECM), Education & ICT in the County Government of Kilifi. She was previously the CECM of Public Service Management (2013-2015), Health Services ( 2015-2017), Public Service Devolution & Disaster Management (2018-2020).She is also an accomplished Business Administrator and Human Resource Practitioner (IHRM certified) .
The department of Education & ICT occupies a strategic position in the County with an enrolment of 58628 children in pre-primary and 5494 in vocational Training centres and contributes significantly to the economic development in the county.
Chief Officer, Education & ICT
I started school in Mwarandinda Primary school, Sokoke ward , Ganze sub county, then proceeded to Maryhill Girls High School Thika and thereafter was admitted in Moi University where I pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Cultural Studies majoring in Anthropology.
I started a master’s degree in Anthropology after graduation at the same institution but differed after securing a job with the office of the president as a District Officer. Two years later I enrolled at the University of Nairobi to do a Master’s degree in Gender and Development Studies.
My ultimate target is to complete and hand over all projects started by H.E Governor Kingi administration. I also want to see that learning conditions have improved for both ECD’s and VTC’s through provision of adequate facilities and learning materials.
"My advice to young and upcoming female leaders is to believe in themselves and work hard. Nothing good comes easy and nobody will ever give women anything on a silver platter, women should get out and capture the positions available, when they get them it’s a plus for them when they loose they learn from that experience. Our young women leaders should embrace each other, learn to support and build each other for a one woman’s win is a win for all women"
Programme Directors
Director Communications
Director VTC
Director ECD
Director ICT
We are a team of multi-skilled and multi-disciplinary open minded professionals who are committed to the promotion of quality and relevance in pre-primary education, vocational training and ICT service delivery.
Strategic Objectives
The Strategic Plan for the department sets out key strategic objectives for each Directorate
The strategic Objectives of the Directorate of Early Childhood Development are to Provide Access to Early Childhood Education; to Ensure
The Strategic Objectives of the the Directorate of Vocational Training are To promote access and participation in vocational training To promote equity
The Directorate will focus on the following strategic issues during the planned period: 1. Position KCG as a champion for economic development in Kilifi County 2. To establish and engender
The Department will focus on the following strategic issues during the Plan period: Enforce Policy, Legal, and Regulatory Reforms; Improve ICT Infrastructure; Improve Broadband
The department has a number of flagship projects that include
ICT labs and Model ECD Centers
Mon – Fri: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm