The County’s Division of Vocational Training, Gender & Social Services has made significant strides in improving access to education and making the daily life of the vulnerable in the community comfortable.

The Division has been at the forefront when people in Kiambu County suffer tragedies, including fire tragedies, empowering hundreds of those with disabilities, and also children whose education is threatened by the lack of school fees.

EDUCATION BURSARIES ISSUED

The Division has worked tirelessly to ensure that students with financial constraints have the opportunity to pursue their studies without the burden of school fees which aligns with Governor Kimani Wamatangi’s clarion call of #LeaveNoChildBehind.

In the financial year 2024/25, approximately 18,000 students in the County have benefitted from the education bursaries giving the children and their families hope for a better future.

Governor Kimani Wamatangi issues education bursaries to the needs at the ward level

SANITARY TOWELS PROVISION

The Division also incorporated the provision of sanitary towels to ensure the girl-child attends a full school term ensuring quality education for all.

The program promotes dignity, and hygiene and develops the confidence of thousands of pupils and students throughout the month. The Division has noted a reduction in absenteeism among the female population in schools.

Mary Njeri, a student at Nyacaba Secondary School, Witeithie Ward, expressed her gratitude for this initiative commending the Department for the efforts in ensuring that there was no period shame.

Distribution of sanitary towels for schools, promoting dignity and a full-school term

PERSONAL EFFECTS FOR PWDs

The Division observed a high demand for diapers in families caring for their loved ones who were disabled.

With the vicious cycle of financial strain, and heightened needs caring for PWDs, the Division operationalized the distribution of diapers to cushion families and ensure dignity and comfort for all in society.

Hundreds of households receive the diapers with a smile on their faces. The Division is also engaged in collaborations and partnerships for the provision of assistive devices for those with disabilities.

FIRE DISASTER VICTIMS

The Division has also mobilized resources that assist fire victims following a surge in fire incidences in Kiambu County. The victims have received mattresses, blankets and food hampers providing immediate relief for individuals and families.

Fire victims assisted by the County Government of Kiambu

LOCAL PRODUCTION

Under the Division, Vocational Training Centers have constructed cabro sheds and equipped them with cabro making machines that enable trainees gain cabro making skills, resulting to socio-economic empowerment, and also the beautification of public spaces.

The Division has made a lasting impact on the lives of the people of Kiambu County through projects geared towards social welfare and community well-being.