In a quiet village in Gitiha, Githunguri Sub-county, the sound of laughter and songs spills from brightly painted classrooms as dozens of children, clad in matching uniforms and shoes, line-up for their mid-morning cup of porridge.
It's a heartwarming scene that reflects a bigger story of transformation, one that is reshaping the landscape of Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) in Kiambu County.
For decades, public ECDE centers across the county had suffered neglect, with many operating from rundown buildings with crumbling walls, dusty floors, and no proper sanitation.
But in the last two years, a focused campaign led by the County government, backed by development partners and local NGOs has sparked a quiet revolution in early learning.
