To ensure children do well in school, it is of paramount importance to give them a strong early start in their learning. Many counties have achieved a lot while others still have an opportunity to ensure ECDE is well budgeted for. As Unicef has evidenced, high-quality ECDE is crucial for ensuring all children have the opportunity to learn and thrive. With a national literacy rate of just over 65 per cent, Kenya still has some work to do and this means stepping up investment in ECDE. At the dawn of a new decade, governors have a huge opportunity to make their mark and ensure the prosperity of future generations.

Source: The Star January 26, 2020 02:26 UTC