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"content": "So, that is a Statement by Sen. Catherine Mumma, MP, nominated Senator, dated 19th March, 2025."
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"content": " Sen. Onyonka had three statements. Sen. Omtatah, you may proceed to read Sen. Onyonka's Statements. I have seen the text."
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"content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, on behalf of Sen. Catherine Mumma, I rise, pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1), to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Health regarding the availability, accessibility and affordability of rehabilitation services across counties to address substance and alcohol abuse. In the Statement, the Committee should address the following- (1) The status of deliberations by the Intergovernmental Sectoral Committee on Health, comprising the Council of Governors, Committee on Health and the Ministry of Health on facilitating access to rehabilitation services for Kenyan youth struggling with substance and alcohol abuse and the strategies being adopted by the national and county levels, at the national and county levels to address this crisis. (2) The number of registered rehabilitation centres per county distinguishing between public and private facilities, their bed capacities and whether they have sufficient personnel, including medical professionals, caregivers, and counsellors, to cater to the rising demand for rehabilitation services. (3) The frequency of inspections - that is three - conducted by a national authority for the campaign against drug abuse, the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), and other oversight bodies to ensure that rehabilitation centres comply with operational standards and quality care requirements. (4) The measures in place to ensure that rehabilitation services remain affordable and accessible, particularly for vulnerable groups, minors, and low-income individuals. (5) The preventive strategies established to curb alcohol and drug abuse and whether there is a coordinated approach among key stakeholders, including government agencies, private sector actors, and community organisations. (6) The key challenges facing the establishment and operation of rehabilitation centres and interventions in place to address these challenges."
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"content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Education regarding the decision by the Ministry of Education to remove Mathematics as a compulsory subject for senior school pupils under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). This decision has sparked widespread debate and raised serious concerns about its potential impact on educational quality, career readiness, and national development. Mathematics is not just a subject. It is a fundamental skill essential for daily life, from finance and business to engineering, construction and analytical problem-solving."
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"content": "Removing it as a core subject risks producing a generation that is ill-equipped to compete in a technology-driven global economy. This move threatens to reverse Kenya's progress in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), education, which is crucial for industrialisation, innovation, and economic growth. Mathematics plays a pivotal role in fostering critical thinking, innovation and informed decision-making. If implemented, this policy change would have far-reaching consequences for learners and the country's future workforce. In the Statement, the Committee should address the following- (1) The rationale behind the decision to remove Mathematics as a compulsory subject and its projected impact on students' competencies and career prospects. (2) How this decision aligns with Kenya's Vision, 2030 and other national development goals that prioritise STEM, education and industrialisation. (3) Whether adequate consultations were conducted with the key stakeholders, including parents, teachers, education experts and employers, before implementing this policy change. (4) Measures to be implemented to ensure Kenyan learners remain globally competitive, particularly in STEM-related fields. This Statement has been signed by Senator Richard Onyonka, MP, Senator for Kisii County, dated, 18th March, 2025."
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"content": "URGENT APPEAL FOR CLEMENCY AND REPATRIATION OF MS. MARGARET NDUTA MACHARIA FROM VIETNAM"
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