Saving Kaptagat
Kaptagat forest is part of the Cherangany' and Elgeyo hills ecosystem , and is among the five water towers in the country. On ground, Kaptagat forest is a critical area providing water to counties in the Northrift, Western and Luo Nyanza regions. However in the past decade , Kaptagat forest has lost a significant part of its cover to human encroachment activities. Subsequently various stakeholders have decided to collaborate in order to save and restore this vital water tower.
Early childhood development centres, ECDE, fall under the jurisdiction of devolved units. Although there has been a tremendous improvement in access to basic education since devolution started, a Senate Committee of Education revealed a complete neglect in many counties. The audit found that in many counties, ECDE learners are housed in dilapidated and pathetic classes.
February 23, 2025