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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Chebeni",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Mercy Chebeni",
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    "content": "Clause 3 is on guiding principles. Particularly Clause 3 (b) talks about equality, equity and nondiscrimination in the provision of the vocational training. Recognition of trainees with special needs is very important. You realize that young people who are living with disabilities most of the times are not incorporated when it comes to the education sector. Madam Temporary Speaker, this Bill gives opportunity to all young people, including those living with disabilities in this country. Clause 4 talks about the obligations of the national Government. I want to agree with this Bill. The national Government deals with standards, policy, curriculum development, accreditation of institutions and so on. Most importantly, the aspect of monitoring and evaluation of vocational programmes is very important. Many times we develop programmes, but we do not see them to conclusion. We do not see what is working for us or not. We do not keep checking to see the relevance of these programmes. That is a very important aspect of this clause. Madam Temporary Speaker, Clause 5 talks about the obligations of the county governments. One of the clauses that I really liked is the one that ensures that county governments carry out public awareness and advocacy. This will go well towards changing the attitude and perception about TIVET institutions in our country. Sharing information will change the attitudes of young people towards vocational training. Clause 6 talks about promotion and circulation of up to date information to the public so that we do not rely on information that is not factual. It is information that is up to date and it will serve the young people of this country. Clause 7 talks about trainees with special needs. Again we are not leaving anyone behind. Young people with disabilities and special needs are taken care of and given this important training and education. Madam Temporary Speaker, Clause 32 is about examination and competency, especially Clause 32 (1) (b); issue of a certificate to a trainee. I think painters, masons, plumbers and electricians need to be considered as professionals in this country. They will be given certificates at the end of training. This is the only we can market our technicians in the region. Lastly, the national Government should also conduct a skills gap analysis in the country as they consider the courses for the trainees. That way, we will not train people without knowing the required skills. Therefore, proper research and development should be done in this sector. This is a very important Bill and I congratulate Sen. (Dr.) Milgo and her Committee."
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