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For County Governments · All 47 Counties

County Capacity Building

KEMI partners with Kenya's county governments to strengthen the management capability of ECDE coordinators, vocational training managers, and county education administrators — with programmes designed specifically for the devolved education context.

47
Counties served across Kenya
340+
ECDE managers trained in one programme
6
County-specific programme types
Recently trained counties include
Kisumu
Migori
Kiambu
Machakos
Kakamega
Nakuru
Bungoma
Turkana
Mombasa
Nyeri
Kilifi
Garissa
Meru
Kericho
Embu
+ 33 more

Three core programmes for county education staff

Each programme below can be delivered as a standard module or fully customised to your county's specific context, scale, and timeline.

For ECDE Coordinators

ECDE Centre Management & Administration

Essential management skills for ECDE centre managers — child development programming, centre administration, community engagement, and compliance with county ECDE guidelines.

Duration5 Days
FormatIn-Person
Group SizeUp to 40 per cohort
DeliveryKEMI or County-Hosted
Key Topics
Child development programming and curriculum delivery
ECDE centre administration and record management
Community engagement and parental involvement
Compliance with national and county ECDE guidelines
For VTC Managers

Vocational Training Centre Management

TVET administration, stakeholder engagement, resource management, and quality assurance for VTC managers within Kenya's TVET governance framework.

Duration5 Days
FormatBlended
Group SizeUp to 35 per cohort
DeliveryKEMI or County-Hosted
Key Topics
TVET administration and national qualifications framework
Stakeholder engagement with industry and employers
Resource management and equipment maintenance planning
Quality assurance and trainee assessment systems
For County Officers

County Education Administration & Governance

Devolved education governance, inter-governmental relations, budget coordination, and performance management for sub-county directors and county education officers.

Duration4 Days
FormatIn-Person
Group SizeUp to 30 per cohort
DeliveryKEMI Campus, Nairobi
Key Topics
Devolved education governance and legal framework
Inter-governmental coordination on education matters
County education budget planning and coordination
Performance management and reporting systems
Need something different?

KEMI can also design custom programmes for BOM training, education officer development, or other county-specific capacity needs.

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Designing training that fits your county

No two counties have identical needs. KEMI's process ensures your training reflects your county's specific staffing, scale, and education priorities — not a generic curriculum.

County Consultation
We meet with your county education team to understand your staffing structure, capability gaps, and training priorities.
Scoping & Design
KEMI designs a programme structure — cohort sizes, delivery locations, and curriculum emphasis — tailored to your county's context and constraints.
Delivery Across Cohorts
Training is delivered in cohorts at KEMI's Nairobi campus, at county-hosted venues, or both — scheduled around your staff's operational calendar.
Evaluation & County Report
KEMI provides your county education office with a structured report on participant outcomes — supporting accountability and future planning.

A national institution with county-level understanding

KEMI's mandate under the Ministry of Education gives our county programmes a level of institutional credibility and sector knowledge that generic training providers cannot match. We understand Kenya's devolved education governance structure because we operate within it.

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National Mandate & Credibility
Programmes are recognised by the Ministry of Education and respected by your county's stakeholders and partners.
Devolution-Specific Expertise
Our curricula are built around Kenya's specific devolved education governance framework, not generic management theory.
Scalable Delivery
From a single cohort of 30 to a full county rollout across 340+ participants, KEMI scales delivery to match your county's needs.
Measurable Outcomes
Structured evaluation and reporting give your county education office clear evidence of training impact and value for money.
47
Counties served across Kenya
15+
County-wide programmes delivered
8,000+
County education staff trained
92%
Participant satisfaction rating

A county-wide rollout in practice

County Government
County Government in Western Kenya

"Our county had 340 ECDE centre managers with inconsistent management skills and no standardised training. We needed a scalable, practical solution that fit our budget and timeline."

KEMI designed a five-day ECDE Centre Management programme specifically for the county's context — adapting the curriculum to reflect local governance structures, community dynamics, and the specific challenges facing rural ECDE centres. Training was delivered across eight sub-counties to minimise travel burden on participants.

340
ECDE managers trained across 8 sub-counties
92%
Rated the programme highly relevant
6 mo.
From consultation to full rollout completion

Trusted by county education leadership

KEMI designed a training programme for our county's ECDE managers that was completely tailored to our context. The quality of facilitation and the practical relevance of the content exceeded our expectations — our officers left with tools they could use the next day.

James Odhiambo
Director of Education, County Government · Western Kenya

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