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    "id": 1087427,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Milgo",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13174,
        "legal_name": "Milgo Alice Chepkorir",
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    "content": "Madam Temporary Speaker, Clause 4 of this Bill speaks to obligation of the national Government; what role the national Government has on the vocational training centers domiciled at the counties or the devolved units. The national Government plays a critical role in development of education research policy on these vocational training centers. Clause 4 (b) is about setting examination standards and certificates. They develop curriculum and co-curricular activities to be conducted in these centers. They have created the institutions. They train and register the vocational centers and build capacity. Clause 4 (g) is to establish partners and linkages to ensure the support for these centers. Clause 4 (h) is setting of standards for registration and licensing of vocational centers. Setting of standards is under Clause 4 (f). Clause 4 (j) is provision of budget and resource mobilization to subsidize vocational education centers. Madam Temporary Speaker, as I am reading Clause 4 (j), it is unfortunate because earlier on before the Budget for Financial Year 2020/2021, these devolved units used to receive Kshs2 billion that was ring fenced for vocational training centers. However, right now, this budget is going out as equitable share. My Committee is looking at the landscapes of vocational training centers. We did realize that there are governors that have not even scratched the ground. They have not even provided any materials. They have not even employed trainers in those centers. Even if they have employed, there is no scheme of service to pay them. They are, therefore, demotivated and cannot even work. We do not expect any gainful learning in those institutions. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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