Governor Dr. Kimani Wamatangi has signed into law the Kiambu County Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) Act, 2025, alongside the Kiambu County Agro-Ecology Development Act, 2025, marking a significant step in securing quality education and sustainable agriculture in the county.
The signing ceremony, held on Monday, solidifies reforms in the ECDE sector and promotes environmentally friendly farming practices.
The ECDE Act provides a comprehensive legal framework to protect investments in modern ECDE infrastructure, teacher welfare, and programme sustainability, shielding them from future policy reversals.
Francis Koina, the Member of County Assembly (MCA) for Kiambu Township Ward and sponsor of the ECDE Bill, hailed the development as a game-changer for young learners.
“This Act is a milestone that will transform ECDE in Kiambu County. It establishes clear regulations for both public and private centers, ensures quality standards, and secures funding for our state-of-the-art facilities. We have worked hard to anchor these gains so that our children receive the best foundation regardless of changes in leadership,” said Koina.
The legislation was moved on the floor of the County Assembly by Lawrence Mwaura, MCA of Ting’ang’a Ward and Chairperson of the Education, Gender, and Culture Committee.
It focuses on five core pillars: robust governance, strict oversight and regulation of ECDE centers, staff empowerment with better terms of service, quality assurance mechanisms, and sustainable financing aligned with public finance laws.
Governor Wamatangi described the ECDE Act as a major achievement that formalizes the county’s investment in modern model ECDE centers, complete with classrooms, administration blocks, child-friendly amenities, and feeding programmes that have significantly boosted enrollment and attendance.
The Agro-Ecology Development Act encourages organic farming and regulates harmful chemical use in agriculture, responding to concerns over soil degradation, food insecurity, and the rise in lifestyle diseases.
The Kiambu County Assembly has been praised for its legislative momentum, having passed over 20 bills addressing key sectors.
The Assembly leaders pledged to continue enacting progressive laws that benefit residents.
The ECDE law is expected to benefit thousands of learners across more than 500 centers in the county.
Stakeholders, including parents, teachers, and farmers, have welcomed both pieces of legislation as forward-thinking measures that prioritize the county’s future generations and environmental health.
By Elizabeth Nyamotai
