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    "id": 686503,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Dr.) Nyikal",
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        "legal_name": "James Nyikal",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I stand to support the amendment Bill because it underpins the main functions of universities, which are creation of knowledge and repository of the same which must be done through proper research and, therefore, funding is required. Unless we fund our universities properly, we are going nowhere. Currently, the funding is not really based on need and there are great disparities where one university is getting Kshs1 billion shillings and other universities are getting Kshs40 million. It also underpins the function of a university which is the dissemination of knowledge which is done through teaching and, therefore, through programmes. We have information and every Member has indicated that we have a problem with programmes. Some programmes are actually formulated because of need for income for universities. They have no relation to the needs of the country and students. The students come out with degrees that do not help them to get jobs. Another function is linking the universities with the industry through production of professionals. Unless the knowledge in universities is taught by professionals in applied industry like medicine, engineering or politics, we cannot grow as a nation. The basis of growth is knowledge. Therefore, we must look at our programmes carefully because many programmes are in conflict with professional bodies. Students are trained and professional bodies cannot register them. They cannot find work."
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