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Available information indicates that Embu County has taken significant steps towards digitising services, which includes the development of server rooms and data storage solutions. Progress Update There have been initiatives aimed at establishing server rooms and digital centres in sub-counties to support digital services. The county is actively collaborating with the National Government on the "Jitume Program," setting up Jitume Digital Labs (e.g., at Jeremiah Nyagah Technical Institute and Runyenjes Technical and Vocational College)

Embu County has worked towards developing integrated statistical data, primarily through the production of County Statistical Abstracts in collaboration with the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) and by integrating data into their County Integrated Development Plans (CIDP). Key aspects of this development include: County Statistical Abstract (2015): The county produced its first statistical abstract through a joint effort with the KNBS, aimed at compiling reliable, timely, and integrated data for planners and policymakers.

New Childcare Centres in Embu County Yes, Embu County has recently constructed and commissioned new Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) centres. The county has 404 public ECDE centres serving over 27,700 learners. New and Ongoing Infrastructure Projects The administration has prioritised building and modernising learning spaces to support growing enrollment: Kiaragana Primary School: A new ECDE classroom was officially opened in January 2026 to enhance learning conditions in Kyeni North Ward. Njakairi (Gaturi South): Construction of a modern ECDE centre began in 2025 following the acquisition of a 6-acre parcel of land intended to serve as an educational hub.

ECDE in Embu County Embu County has supported ECDE primarily through a focus on food security and teacher employment, rather than direct cash capitation grants to learners, as indicated by the launch of a pilot feeding program. The county government, under Governor Cecily Mbarire, has prioritised enhancing enrollment through this nutrition initiative in collaboration with Food for Education. Education Grants While the 2023-2027 County Integrated Development Plan includes education, specific capitation disbursements are not frequently highlighted, contrasting with the county’s significant investment in vocational training and higher education bursaries.

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Reports from the Embu County Government state that Governor Cecily Mbarire has overseen the development of ECDE infrastructure in the county. During a consultative session with the Senate Education Committee at Parliament Buildings in Nairobi, Governor Mbarire highlighted the significant strides Embu County has made in expanding access to Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) and strengthening vocational training opportunities for young people. Embu County now has 404 public ECDE centres and 142 private centres serving over 27,700 learners, with tuition-free access ensuring that no child is left behind.

According to Cecily Mbarire's manifesto, the county was expected to implement a school feeding programme for learners. In September 2025, the county reported that it has intensified preparations for the expansion of its flagship Uji School Feeding Program by training a new group of Uji Champions and boda boda riders who will be central to the second phase of the initiative.