Education, Gender, Culture & Social Services - Kiambu County

14/06/2026

Transforming Early Childhood Education Through Comprehensive ECDE Programmes

Kiambu County ECDE Group of Schools continues to transform early childhood education through a holistic approach that nurtures every child's growth, learning, and development. Through the implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum, modern ECDE classrooms, model sanitation facilities, nutritious school feeding programmes, free learning materials, and continuous teacher capacity development, learners are provided with a safe, healthy, inclusive, and stimulating environment where they can thrive.

These strategic investments are improving access to quality early learning while enhancing child health, nutrition, hygiene, creativity, and social development. By fostering strong partnerships between parents, teachers, communities, and stakeholders, Kiambu County is building a solid foundation for lifelong learning and ensuring that every child receives the best possible start in life.

14/06/2026

Empowering women, transforming communities.

Women from across Kiambu County came together at the County Headquarters in Kiambu Town to celebrate Kiambu County Women’s Day. The County Government remains committed to advancing women’s economic empowerment through the proposed Women’s SACCO Support Fund and by reserving procurement opportunities for women and women’s groups.

When women thrive, families prosper and communities grow stronger.

13/06/2026

The Kiambu Women's Day celebrations included free screening/checkup for fistula, cervical cancer, breast cancer, hypertension and diabetes an event organised by the Department of Education, Gender, Culture Social Services, Directorate of Social Services and hosted by Governor Dr Kimani Wamatangi.

12/06/2026

H.E. Governor Dr. Kimani Wamatangi, accompanied by the Deputy Governor, Her Excellency Rosemary Kirika, today graced the Kiambu County Women's Forum celebration held at the County Headquarters.

The event, which had the presence of the CECM Education, Gender, Culture & Social Services Dr Mercy Njagi, Chief Officer Vocational Training & atSocial Services Ms Emily Nkoroi and a host of MCAs brought together women representatives from all the 60 wards across Kiambu County in a vibrant gathering aimed at celebrating the achievements, resilience and contribution of women in community development.

The forum provided an opportunity for women to engage and strengthen partnerships that promote gender equality, economic empowerment and social development across the county.

Through the Department of health women were able to access free cancer screening, blood pressure among other health services.

The Governor assured women of his support through women saccos to help them grow economically and make their lives better.

11/06/2026

10/06/2026

Issuance of bursary cheques to beneficiaries in Gatuanyaga Ward, Thika Municipality by H.E Governor Dr Kimani Wamatangi.

Present were Chief Officer Vocational Training & Social Services Ms Emily Nkoroi and a host of MCAs.

09/06/2026

When you feed a child, you secure their future. Today, Kiambu's ECDE centers stand as living proof that the Governor's manifesto was never empty words. Children are healthier. Classrooms are fuller. And parents who once hesitated now walk their children through the gate with confidence. This is devolution working and a promise kept.

09/06/2026

Kiambu ECDE Environmental Activities

Environmental activities in Kiambu ECDE centres are helping learners build early awareness and responsibility towards protecting and conserving the environment. Through tree planting, clean-up exercises, waste management, school gardening, water conservation, and environmental clubs, learners are actively engaged in hands-on experiences that promote sustainability.

These environmental activities under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) approach are shaping responsible young citizens who understand the importance of caring for nature and building a cleaner, greener future.

Leaving No Child behind

08/06/2026

Kikuyu Municipality - Kiambu County