Mandate
NACONEK is mandated in the Sixth Schedule of the Basic Education Act, 2013 to:
i) Initiate the development and review of policies on all matters relating to education in ASAL regions, PoPs and urban informal settlements of Kenya.
ii) Mobilise funds and other resources from various sources for the development of nomadic education in order to support relevant activities of the Council.
iii) Institutionalise mechanisms for effective coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of the activities of agencies involved in the provision of education in ASAL regions, PoPs, and urban informal settlements of Kenya.
iv) Implement guidelines and ensure geographical spread of education activities and targets for ASAL regions, PoPs, and urban informal settlements of Kenya.
v) Establish appropriate linkages and partnerships with other participating departments and agencies.
vi) Determine standards and skills to be attained in schools and institutions of
learning within ASAL regions, PoPs, and urban informal settlements of Kenya and review such standards from time to time.
vii) Prepare reliable statistics of the nomadic communities’ school-aged children and establish a data bank.
viii) Coordinate research activities on nomadic education in Kenya.
SCOPE OF OPERATION
The nomadic regions, Pockets of Poverty areas and Urban Informal Settlements of Kenya occupy about 80% of Kenya and home to over 24% of the country’s total population.
- Nomadic counties include West Pokot, Turkana, Samburu, Isiolo, Marsabit, Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, Tana River, Lamu, Narok, Kajiado, Baringo and Homa Bay.
- The Pockets of poverty areas of the following counties Kwale, Taita Taveta, Lamu, Kilifi, Nyeri, Laikipia, Kitui, Siaya, Meru, Nyamira and Tharaka Nithi.
- Urban informal settlements of the former cities and municipalities of Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Kisumu, Eldoret, Kitale and Thika.
Yussuf Abdullahi Mohamed is a seasoned education and public policy expert with over 14 years of experience spanning the public sector and humanitarian organizations. He is currently undertaking a PhD in Public Policy and Management. He has a Master’s in Public Policy and Administration, and a Bachelor’s degree in Education (English/Literature).
Mr. Lentirangoi brings a wealth of experience and a high level of personal integrity to his role as the Council Member. He exemplifies exceptional leadership, skillfully navigating a range of challenges impacting those under his guidance.
Ms. Lemayian is a distinguished leader with extensive experience in disaster response, law enforcement, and child welfare. She brings a wealth of experience and a high level of personal integrity to her role as the Council Member.
Mrs. Rosemary Talaso is the Executive Secretary of the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Marsabit Branch, making history as the first woman elected to this position. As a dedicated educator and leader, Mrs. Talaso is currently pursuing Bachelors degree of Education from Mount Kenya university and she champions the advancement of education and teacher welfare in Marsabit County.
Mr. Jackson Kiprono is a seasoned development economist and policy expert with over 18 years of experience in macroeconomic planning, financial sector development, and public policy formulation.
Ms. Wameyo brings a wealth of experience and a high level of personal integrity and professionalism to her role as the Council Board Member. She exemplifies exceptional leadership, skillfully navigating a range of challenges impacting those under her guidance.
Fr. Paul Kibet Ng’eno is a seasoned leader with significant expertise in strategic planning and organizational management within the educational sector. He brings a wealth of experience and a high level of personal integrity to his role as the Council Member.
Mr. Reuben epitomizes a profound level of integrity and professionalism in his contributions to the organization’s success in leadership, management, and administration.
Mr. Abdinoor is a distinguished leader with extensive experience in sustainable development, resilience, and strategic risk analysis. He brings a wealth of experience and a high level of personal integrity to his role as the Council Member.
Harun is an accomplished, educationist; He holds a masters of arts in Education and Leadership from Kenya Methodist University (Kemu) and a Master of Arts (Project Management) from University of Nairobi and a Bachelor of Education (History and Islamic Studies) from Moi University.
Mrs. Rukia A. Saman is a distinguished professional with extensive experience in local governance, NGO work, and educational councils. Her expertise in qualitative research includes facilitating focus group discussions and conducting key informant interviews.
Fr. Evans L. Ekai holds a Master of Education in Educational Administration and Planning, a Post Graduate Diploma in Education, both from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA), a Bachelor of Sacred Theology from Urbaniana University in Rome, and a Diploma in Theology from St. Thomas Aquinas Major Seminary in Nairobi. His professional training includes extensive courses in administration, leadership, and management from the Kenya School of Government.