County Education Portfolios & Curriculum Frameworks

Programmes & Curriculum Framework

Explore market-driven technical apprenticeships across 34 County Vocational Polytechnics, Competency-Based Early Learning (CBC) across 430+ public ECDE centres, and county bursary support.

Trades & Programs Capitation & Subsidies Term Calendar Ward Bursaries Polytechnic League Track Application

34 County Polytechnics

Government-Subsidized Vocational Trades

Trainees benefit from KSh 15,000 annual county capitation, making tuition 100% free. Programs are accredited by NITA, TVET-CDACC, and KNEC, combining classroom theory with hands-on industrial workshop production.

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Automotive & Motor Mechanics

NITA Grade III, II, I • TVET CDACC Level 3-5

Internal combustion engines, electronic vehicle diagnostics, transmission repair, auto-electrical wiring, and plant mechanics.

1 – 2 Years Open Entry / KCPE / KCSE

Electrical Installation & Solar PV

NITA Electrician Wireman • EPRA Solar T1/T2

Domestic & industrial conduit installation, motor control, grid-tie and off-grid solar photovoltaic systems, and generator maintenance.

1 – 2 Years KCPE / KCSE

Fashion Design & Garment Making

NITA Tailor & Dressmaker • KNEC Artisan

Pattern drafting, garment construction, industrial sewing machinery operation, fabric selection, embroidery, and commercial textile enterprise.

1 – 2 Years Open Entry

Welding & Metal Fabrication

NITA Arc & Gas Welder • Structural Fabrication

Manual metal arc welding, oxy-acetylene cutting, gate and door fabrication, roof truss manufacturing, and sheet metal work.

1 – 2 Years Open Entry

ICT & Digital Secretarial

KNEC Certificate • ICDL • NITA Computer Operator

Computer packages, internet literacy, digital design, hardware troubleshooting, office administration, and computerized bookkeeping.

6 Mo – 1 Year KCPE / KCSE

Building Technology & Plumbing

NITA Mason & Plumber • KNEC Artisan

Bricklaying, plastering, drainage installations, water pipe networking, sanitary fittings, tile setting, and concrete casting.

1 – 2 Years Open Entry

County Capitation Guarantee: Instructional tuition is 100% free under H.E. Governor's youth empowerment policy.

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430+ Public Centres

Competency-Based Early Childhood Framework (CBC)

Nurturing foundational literacy, numeracy, social bonding, and psychomotor development for children aged 4 to 5 across Pre-Primary 1 (PP1) and Pre-Primary 2 (PP2).

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5 Core CBC Activity Areas

Language Activities

Listening skills, oral communication, vocabulary building, and pre-reading readiness through rhymes and storytelling.

Mathematical Activities

Sorting, grouping, number recognition, counting, shape identification, and foundational spatial relationships.

Environmental Activities

Personal hygiene, clean water habits, plants and domestic animals, family safety, and weather exploration.

Psychomotor & Creative

Colouring, paper tearing, clay modelling, music, dancing, outdoor climbing, balancing, and coordinated games.

Religious & Moral Values

Sharing, kindness, gratitude, honesty, respect for peers and elders, and foundational spiritual awareness.

County School Feeding & Milk Welfare

Every child in a public Trans-Nzoia ECDE centre receives county-sponsored fortified porridge and milk rations to boost nutritional wellness and sustain daily attendance.

Trained & Confirmed Teachers

Over 1,000 ECDE teachers transitioned to permanent and pensionable terms, ensuring high instructional morale and continuous pedagogical retraining under KICD guidelines.

KSh 400M+ County Allocation

Ward Bursary Equity & Scholarship Schemes

Direct financial support for vulnerable orphans, persons with disabilities, and needy learners across all 25 electoral wards of Trans-Nzoia County.

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VTC Polytechnic Trainees

Covers external NITA assessment fee balances (KES 3,500), specialized tool kits, protective boots, and technical equipment kits.

Priority Vetting

Secondary School Students

Tuition subsidies for students enrolled in public national, extra-county, and day secondary schools across Kenya.

Boarding & Day Subsidies

Tertiary & University

Direct tuition cheques sent to accredited public universities, national polytechnics, and Kenya Medical Training Colleges (KMTC).

Higher Education Parity

Zero-Tolerance to Bias: Ward Education Bursary Committees (WEBC)

Beneficiary vetting is conducted transparently at the ward level with public lists displayed at chief offices and ward administration centres.

Quality Assurance & Standards

National Accreditation & Certification Standards

All vocational polytechnics and early learning centres in Trans-Nzoia adhere strictly to national curricula, safety mandates, and external trade test certifications.

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NITA National Certification

National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) administers external Grade Test Series (Grade III, II, and I) thrice annually across April, August, and November.

TVET-CDACC Competency

Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) curricula evaluated through practical workshop demonstrations and portfolio assessments.

KNEC Artisan Examinations

Kenya National Examinations Council national certifications for technical, secretarial, and artisan trade qualifiers.

Digital Verification Ledger

Every graduate receives a tamper-proof certificate featuring a digital cryptographic QR code verifiable instantly by prospective employers nationwide.