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    "speaker_name": "Pokot South, KUP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. David Pkosing",
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    "content": "Thirdly, on the Statement from the member for Kamukunji, Hon. Yusuf, my very good friend, it is true. I want to implore you as the leader of this House and our boss, if we are not careful, universities are going to die. It is just a matter of time. I would rather than you seeking a Statement from the Committee, the Statement request becomes a property of the House, so that we can see how we can help as leaders. You were with us in the 12th Parliament and the same Statement and Questions have been raised about funding universities to guarantee their survival. It looks like Parliament is almost lamenting. Parliament is almost saying that it is helpless in terms of addressing the issue of public universities. It is very critical. Hon. Yusuf today sought a Statement. Tomorrow, another Member will also seek a Statement. Another day, it will be myself seeking a Statement. Public universities are dying. What are we going to do? Why are we lamenting? Is Parliament unable to address this issue? I suggest that the Committee looks at it. We probably need to primarily discuss this matter in a kamukunji. Why do we not hold a kamukunji? The Committee needs to bring the Cabinet Secretary responsible for higher education alongside the Cabinet Secretary for Finance. Let them come to Parliament, so that we can address these issues together. We should not wait until we amend the Standing Orders to allow cabinet secretaries to come to this House to answer Questions. Hon. Deputy Speaker, you have the power, as the Speaker, to organise for an informal meeting or kamukunji of Members of Parliament and the concerned cabinet secretaries. You can be the Chairperson of the kamukunji and the cabinet secretaries can be on the other side. We must help in this area. We have been lamenting for so long. Very soon, all public universities will close down and Kenya will become a laughing stock. I am not sure that seeking Statements…"
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