The Senate Committee on Education has lauded Mombasa County's progress on Early Childhood Development (ECD) for its investment in infrastructure, feeding programs and efforts to ensure equitable access to education.
The committee, led by the Chairperson Senator Betty Montet, visited the region as part of their nationwide oversight tour.
During a briefing with Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir, the senators were informed that currently the county has over 44,820 ECD learners in 94 public facilities, 24 special needs centers, and 955 registered private institutions. "We are committed to ensuring that every child in Mombasa receives quality early education," said Nassir. "The county fully sponsors ECD learners with an allocation of Sh3,200 per child on yearly basis.
Parents do not contribute; this is entirely covered by the county government," he said.
