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"speaker_title": "Hon. Dorice Donya",
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"content": " Hon. Temporary Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I rise to request for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Education and Research regarding the school start time in the country. Hon. Temporary Speaker, our school-going children are subjected to early mornings in a bid to start classes on time. It is unfortunate to note that the majority of schools in the country have insufficient school buses or other means of transport. This has led to students being woken up in the wee hours of the morning to be picked up by the few buses. The children spend a great amount of time in the buses during pick-up and drop-off. Additionally, students are subjected to tuitions on weekends which leaves them fatigued during what should be their rest time. Hon. Temporary Speaker, countless studies have shown that early school start times are associated with students getting less sleep, which negatively affects their academic performance. Further, students with less sleep time have difficulty paying attention in class and are likely to obtain lower grades. Additionally, early school start times and the resulting insufficient sleep may result in an increased likelihood of students engaging in negative behaviours, such as bullying and fighting, alcohol and drug use, higher risk of athletic injury, The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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"speaker_name": "Kisii County, WDM",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Dorice Donya",
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"content": "and an increase in depressive symptoms including suicidal ideation, among other behaviours. Sleep deprivation also has long-term physical and mental health consequences such as diabetes, cardio-vascular diseases and obesity. Hon. Temporary Speaker, Section 84 of the Basic Education Regulations of 2015 states that the official operating hours for all day public or private official school institutions shall be Monday to Friday from 8.00 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. for class hours and 3.30 p.m. to 4.45 p.m. for co-curriculum activities. The regulations go further to state that no day institution of basic education and training shall require learners to report earlier than 7.15 a.m. Hon. Temporary Speaker, it is against this background that I request the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Education and Research to apprise the House on the following: 1. The strategies that the Ministry of Education has put in place to ensure that schools adhere to the set regulations, including prohibiting tuition during weekends; and, 2. The plans the Ministry has put in place to ensure that all public and private schools that pick and drop students have sufficient vehicles to avoid long travel time to and from school. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker."
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"content": "(Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai): Thank you, Member for Kisii. Is the Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Education and Research, Hon. Melly, in the House? Hon. Members, we agreed that we stick to the Ruling of the Speaker that there would be no comments because we have many statements. Any Member of the Departmental Committee on Education and Research? Hon. Clive."
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"speaker_name": "Kitutu Masaba, ODM",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Clive Gisairo",
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"content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. We will give a response in two weeks."
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"content": "(Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai): Thank you very much. Member for Kisii, is that in order with you?"
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"speaker_name": "Kisii County, WDM",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Dorice Donya",
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"content": " Though it was a bit urgent, we have ten days for the schools to reopen, and I am worried. I wanted that attention to be taken keenly on what time children should be going to school and when they are supposed to leave. I am told some students wake up at 3.30 a.m. What are you doing in school at 3.30 a.m.? You get fatigued and you know the Gen Zs are saying they do not fear death. Maybe, they have experienced a lot of depression in school and fear nothing."
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"content": "(Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai): Okay, take your seat Member for Kisii. The matter you are raising is important and urgent. However, you sought a statement and the only way to get it is by having it brought to the House. The Member seated next to you has been kind enough to take the statement on behalf of the Chairman. It will be responded to in the first week after we open. Hon. Members, we have a Statement by Member for Ijara. I would like to give you a chance right now so that we can finish with the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security. You may proceed, Member for Ijara."
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"content": "BRUTAL ATTACK ON HERDERS IN GABABA LOCATION, IJARA CONSTITUENCY"
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"speaker_name": "Ijara, NAP-K",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Abdi Ali Abdi",
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"content": " Hon. Temporary Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I rise to request for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security regarding the brutal attack of herders in Gababa Location in Ijara Constituency. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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"speaker_title": "Hon. Abdi Ali Abdi",
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"content": "Hon. Temporary Speaker, on 13th August 2024, two herders from Ijara Constituency, Mr Resora Abdi Muhamed of ID number 34595419 and Mr Burow Hassan Muhamed of ID number 34602136 were brutally attacked in Tabatak area, Gababa Location, which borders Galole Constituency in Tana River County. The herders were grazing their cattle when they were assaulted by eight National Police Reservists (NPRs) accompanied by two chiefs and two administration police officers from Tana River County. The NPRs are claimed to have been receiving orders from the two chiefs namely Mr Kamora Abdalla, Chief, Zubaki Location and Mr Moro, Assistant Chief Zubaki Location to chase the herders away with allegations of trespassing on their grazing land. The victims were fatally injured due to gunshots on the legs and back which led to their admission at Garissa Level 5 Hospital and Masalani Level 4 Hospital, respectively. These cases have caused a lot of restlessness among the residents in that area. Hon. Temporary Speaker, the attack raises grave concerns about the conduct of public officers, particularly the chiefs and NPRs involved, and the apparent misuse of authority by those individuals. The presence and involvement of those officers in such violent acts against innocent citizens are not only alarming, but also demand immediate investigation and accountability. Hon. Temporary Speaker, it is against this background that I request for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security on the following – 1. The steps that are being taken to apprehend and prosecute the NPRs, chiefs, and AP officers involved in that brutal attack; 2. Measures being implemented to ensure that such incidents do not recur, particularly in areas where communities are vulnerable and depend on pastoral activities for their livelihoods; 3. Compensation and support being provided to the victims for the injuries and trauma they have endured; and, 4. The measures the Government has put in place to address the issue of grazing rights and resource allocation, especially around borders between counties. Thank you."
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