Kajiado County, in partnership with education stakeholders, has unveiled the Foundational Literacy reading clubs program for all schools in Kajiado. The initiative, launched on September 28, 2026, aims to enhance reading culture, improve literacy outcomes, nurture values and life skills, and streamline book management across primary schools throughout the county. This program is a collaboration between the county and Grassroot Nest for Innovation and Change (GRiC) Africa.
Speaking at the launch, Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku emphasized the county leadership's determination to increase literacy levels in the region. He noted that the county's previous literacy ranking of D-minus was unacceptable and that this initiative marks the beginning of a long-term effort to improve learning outcomes for children in Kajiado. The governor's comments reflect his commitment to addressing the region's literacy challenges.
GRiC representative Samwel Mwayi also spoke at the launch, highlighting the urgent need for collective effort towards promoting foundational learning in Kajiado and similar communities across the country. He stressed that sustaining efforts beyond the launch would be crucial to ensuring that gains made are not lost. Mwayi's remarks underscored the importance of collaboration in achieving the program's objectives.
The launch brought together key stakeholders across the education sector, including the Kajiado County Director of Education, the Teachers Service Commission, CECM in charge of Education, Vocational Training, Youth and Sports, Quality Assurance Director, KUPPET, KECSSHA, Head of Institutions (HoIs), Parental Association, and BoM leads from across Kajiado. The diverse range of attendees demonstrated the broad support for the initiative.
Rosemary Sokotian, Kajiado County TSC Director, noted that establishing functional reading clubs at schools gives learners the environment and resources they need to develop strong foundational reading skills. Her comments highlighted the critical role that reading clubs can play in improving literacy outcomes. The TSC Director's statement reflected the organization's commitment to supporting the initiative.
The program aims to address the literacy challenges in Kajiado County, where the previous ranking was deemed unsatisfactory. By partnering with GRiC Africa, the county hopes to leverage expertise and resources to improve reading culture and literacy outcomes. The initiative's success will depend on the sustained efforts of all stakeholders involved.
The launch of the reading clubs initiative marks a significant step towards improving literacy levels in Kajiado County. Key stakeholders will monitor the program's progress and make adjustments as needed to ensure its success. The county's commitment to addressing literacy challenges is evident in its partnership with education stakeholders and GRiC Africa.
Key points
- The initiative aims to enhance reading culture and improve literacy outcomes in Kajiado County.
- The program is a collaboration between Kajiado County and Grassroot Nest for Innovation and Change (GRiC) Africa.
- The launch brought together key stakeholders across the education sector to support the initiative.
