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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kirinyaga County, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Njeri Maina",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I want to note that teachers play a very important role in this nation. Therefore, we must agree that it is very pertinent for their issues to be looked into and conclusively dealt with. We have had these discussions from time to time. Matters to do with teachers are sensitive because of the competing parties involved. In that regard, I want to support the Motion to do away with compulsory delocalisation of teachers. The keyword here is “compulsory.” It does not mean that this House is against teachers being transferred but procedures and processes undertaken by the key stakeholders must be looked into thoroughly. I have heard several complaints from teachers in my home county. They have told me how families have been torn apart due to the compulsory delocalisation. Therefore, I want to urge Members to ensure that their voices are heard. It should come out clearly that guidelines and procedures must be put in place, so that transfer of teachers in future can be consultative. This process must have guidelines and teachers should be consulted so as to raise issues on why they are unable to move and work in another county. I believe their work is mostly a calling. Teachers should also understand that it is important that the right to education as guaranteed by the Constitution is executed. It should not be an intention on their part to deny their service to communities that need them. The family dynamics, health and other issues raised by teachers must be considered before they are transferred. Compulsory delocalisation was weaponised before by people in power to ensure that teachers purported to be anti their interests are transferred to areas where – for want of a better word – is not suitable for their career development. Teachers are like other employees. So, their needs must be looked into. This House must be intentional and ensure that this is seen to the very completion so that we do away with delocalisation with immediate effect. We should put in procedures and measures for teachers to have consultative-basis of transfer. Hon. Temporary Speaker, I wish to donate the remainder part of my time to my new colleagues in the House. Thank you, for the time. 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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