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"speaker_name": "Bura, UPIA",
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"content": " Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. Pursuant to Standing Order 44(2)(c), I rise to request for a Statement from the Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security regarding the registration and regulation of education and immigration consultancy services in the country. The Directorate of Immigration Services (DIS) regulates education and immigration consultancy services in the country by issuing Class G permits to individuals or partnerships engaging in these services. These services typically assist with career counselling by helping students explore different career paths and find the most suitable academic programmes in the right universities based on their academic profiles, goals and preferences. These consultancy companies also assist with completing university applications, including follow-ups and ensuring all documents are submitted correctly and providing support with visa applications, including gathering necessary documents, completing forms and managing the application process. In the recent past, there has been a growing concern over the exploitation of unsuspecting students by rogue education and immigration consultants operating in the country. These entities often lure students and their families with attractive offers and promises of guaranteed admission to foreign institutions and swift immigration processes. However, many of these promises turn out to be misleading, resulting in significant financial loss and emotional distress to the affected individuals. This worrying trend underscores the urgent need for stricter regulation and oversight of the education and immigration consultancy sector to protect vulnerable students from such unscrupulous practices. 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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"content": "It is against this background that I request the Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security to apprise the House on the following: 1. The number of companies currently registered with the Ministry to offer education and immigration consultancy services and the minimum requirements for registration. 2. The status of registration of Marg Education and Immigration Consultancy Limited and the period for which it has been licensed to provide education and immigration services to Kenyan citizens. 3. Provide a detailed list including the names, educational qualifications and counties of residence of students who have successfully and unsuccessfully obtained education and immigration status through the services of Marg Education and Immigration Consultancy Limited. 4. The standard terms of agreement between these companies and the students seeking education and immigration services and an indication of whether the Ministry considers the terms to constitute fair trade practices. 5. Measures put in place to protect economically disadvantaged students and families from potential exploitation, especially in light of the current economic challenges. I thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker."
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"content": "The Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security. He seems not to be in. Is there any member of the Committee in the House? Hon. Ng’elechei, kindly give an undertaking on behalf of your Committee. How long will you take to respond to the Statement?"
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"speaker_name": "Elgeyo Marakwet County, Independent",
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"content": " Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I request for a period of two weeks."
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"content": "Thank you. Next Statement by Hon. Abdul Haro, Member for Mandera South."
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"content": "UNIVERSITIES’ INABILITY TO ISSUE DUPLICATE DEGREE CERTIFICATES"
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"speaker_name": "Mandera South, UDM",
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"content": " Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I wish to request for a Statement from the Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Education regarding the inability of universities in Kenya to issue certified duplicate degree certificates to graduates who lose their original certificates. Many Kenyans lose their degree certificates due to circumstances beyond their control, including theft, accidental destruction through fire and flooding or general misplacement. Despite the critical role of these certificates in the professional and academic lives of graduates, the current process for addressing the loss is burdensome and ultimately unsatisfactory. Most universities do not issue a certified duplicate or replacement copy of the original degree certificate. Instead, they issue a letter of certification or confirmation of award, which only serves as an alternative reference to the lost certificate. A degree certificate is routinely required for employment, professional licensing and further academic studies. While local institutions and employers may accept the letters of confirmation, these documents are often insufficient for international applications, where certified copies or re-issued certificates are a mandatory requirement. The lack of a standardised degree certificate replacement policy affects not only the employability of graduates but limits also access to academic and professional opportunities. Further, the inability to obtain a certified duplicate poses a security risk, as where 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": "Mandera South, UDM",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Abdul Haro",
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"content": "an original certificate is lost and cannot be invalidated, there is a possibility of its fraudulent use by third parties. It is against this background that I request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Education on the following: 1. Rationale behind the current prohibition by the Ministry of Education on the issuance of certified duplicate certificates by universities to graduates who have lost their original degree certificates. 2. The measures the Ministry is taking to develop a national policy framework to govern the replacement of degree certificates. 3. The plans in place to standardise the replacement process across all universities in Kenya, in line with international best practices and expected timelines for implementation. Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker."
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"content": "Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Education, when will you bring a response?"
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"speaker_name": "Tinderet, UDA",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Julius Melly",
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"content": " Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. We will bring a response in two weeks' time."
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