Migori governor grilled over incomplete ECDE, VTC report
The Senate Committee on Education has called for further details from Migori County government on the implementation status of Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) programs and Vocational Training Centres (VTCs).
Following a consultative meeting with Governor Ochillo Ayacko on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, held at Parliament Buildings, is part of the Senate’s ongoing oversight of county-level education programs to ensure alignment with national standards and effective service delivery.
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Ayacko appeared before the Committee to present a progress report on the county’s efforts in rolling out ECDE and VTC initiatives. While acknowledging some progress in infrastructure development and staff recruitment, the Committee, chaired by Senator Betty Montet, determined that the report lacked crucial data necessary for informed evaluation.
“We appreciate Governor Ayacko for appearing before us and sharing his county’s strides in supporting ECDE and vocational training,” Senator Montet said.
“However, to conduct a thorough and meaningful assessment, we require more detailed submissions, particularly on funding allocations, staffing levels, and program outcomes.”
According to the Committee, the information provided did not fully address key concerns such as sustainability, learning quality, and teacher remuneration.
The Committee noted that these elements are essential to measuring the true impact of devolution on foundational and technical education.
“Counties play a central role in shaping the future of early learning and skills development. Our responsibility is to ensure that resources allocated to these critical areas are yielding measurable improvements,” the committee said.
The Committee resolved to defer the session and reschedule it for a later date to allow Migori County officials more time to furnish the missing data and clarify outstanding issues.
The County Chief, in his brief, committed to full cooperation with the Senate Committee and pledged to provide the required information in the next session.
“We remain open to accountability and transparent engagement with national oversight institutions. We will work closely with the Committee to ensure our education programs meet the expected standards and deliver real value to the people of Migori,” he said.
The Senators emphasised that their engagements across counties are part of a broader effort to standardise quality education delivery and ensure that every Kenyan child has access to foundational learning and skills training.
