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"content": "(4) Measures in place to enhance transparency and accountability in reporting progress on development projects and any challenges affecting implementation and recommend strategies to ensure that documented achievement aligns with actual outcomes."
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"content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir."
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"content": "FINANCIAL CRISIS AT THE TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF KENYA"
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"content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, on behalf of Sen. Veronica Maina, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Education regarding the financial crisis at the Technical University of Kenya (TUK) and plans to lay off staff and alter employment contracts."
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"content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, the planned staff reductions and restructuring raise serious concerns about the quality of education, staff welfare and the long-term sustainability of the institution. In the Statement, the Committee should address the following-"
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"content": "(1) The measures being taken to ensure that staff layoffs do not compromise the quality of education, including strategies to address potential shortages of teaching personnel and safeguard student learning experiences; (2) The financial justifications for the layoffs, including a report on the university's financial health, the specific reasons for the crisis and the basis for reducing staff to 893 by the Financial Year 2027/2028. Further, consider how the projected savings of cash, Kshs2.44 billion, will contribute to financial stability. (3) The legal basis for altering employment terms, including contract renewals, the removal of gratuity payments and the justification of retaining specific numbers of graduate assistants and tutorial fellow, while replacing contract staff with part-time lecturers."
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"content": "(Loud consultations)"
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"content": " Order, hon. Senators. May Sen. Miraj be heard in silence, please?"
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"content": "Additionally, query the financial rationale behind these changes and their projected cost savings. (4) The strategies in place to caution affected staff members, including details of consultations with staff unions and other stakeholders, the processes of selecting employees for termination and any compensation or support mechanisms provided. (5) The Government interventions to address the financial challenges facing public universities, particularly TUK and the long-term strategies to ensure sustainable funding for higher education institutions. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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