Union Declines Munavu Team’s ECDE Transfer Proposals.

Munavu’s ECDE Proposals Rejected. 

Munavu’s ECDE Proposals Rejected.Title 1: Workers Protest Proposed Transfer of ECDE Management from Counties to National Government.

     Introduction:

The Kenya County Government Workers Union, led by General Secretary Roba Duba, strongly opposes the recent recommendations of the Presidential Working Party on Education Reform (PWPER). The proposed transfer of the Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) teachers’ management function from county to national government. This is deemed detrimental to the progress achieved by the counties in streamlining the sector.

Challenges Faced by Counties:

Duba emphasized the challenges faced by counties in managing ECDE schools. He cited issues such as inadequate funding and mismanagement. Despite these obstacles, he highlighted the strides made by most counties in enhancing the management of these vital institutions since the inception of devolution.

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Council of Governors’ Initiative:

The Council of Governors (CoG) played a crucial role in addressing these challenges by introducing a Scheme of Service. This scheme  outlines the terms and conditions for ECDE teachers. Duba commended the widespread adoption of this scheme by most counties, resulting in improved institution management and teacher welfare.

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   Funding Dilemma:

The primary challenge identified by the devolved units’ workers lobby revolves around funding constraints that hinders  implementation of necessary changes for the success of ECDE schools. The workers lobby asserts that proper and timely funding is essential for counties to effectively run these institutions and sustain the progress made.

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Call for Parliamentary Support:

Duba urged Parliament to ensure adequate funding for counties . The funding will  guarantee the seamless operation of pre-primary institutions. He also emphasized the need to preserve the advancements achieved so far.

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Support for CoG’s Funding Demands:

Duba, accompanied by his deputy John Ndunda and national treasurer Tom Kang’ethe, echoed the CoG’s recent demand for additional funding amounting to Sh459 billion. They believe that increased financing, coupled with stringent accountability measures, would further enhance the positive impacts of devolution on the livelihoods of millions within the counties.

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Worker Welfare Concerns:

The workers’ lobby expanded their demands to include cost of living adjustments. They urged  the government to implement measures to alleviate the financial burden on workers facing the escalating cost of living. They argue that the current tax regime exacerbates the challenges faced by employees, trapping them in a vicious circle of poverty.

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Governors’ Protest:

The organisation’s push coincides with governors’ protests, disputing any agreement between the state and county governments for the transfer of ECDE management to the national government. Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu’s recent announcement that primary school head teachers will assume control of the centres from January 2024 has sparked tension, with CoG Chair Anne Waiguru asserting that ECDEs fall within the purview of counties, lacking formal provisions for alteration.

     Conclusion:

The debate surrounding the transfer of ECDE management reflects a broader discussion on the balance between national and county responsibilities. As the workers’ union, CoG, and government officials engage in this discourse, the fate of ECDEs hangs in the balance, impacting the education sector’s future direction.

Munavu’s ECDE Proposals Rejected.