The programme targets to contribute to increased access, equity and quality of education for children in ASAL regions.
There are 207 Early Childhood Development (ECD) centers, 129 primary schools, 16 Secondary schools and four youth polytechnics in Marsabit County. There are however no commercial or public colleges and universities in the county. The proportion of primary schools that are situated within a radius of less than one kilometer from the community constitute 79 per cent of all the schools while those located less than five kilometer form 7.7 per cent.