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    "id": 1268410,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Joe Nyutu",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.56(1)(b) to make a Statement relating to the activities of the Standing Committee on Education for the period between 1st April 2023, to 30th June, 2023. The Standing Committee on Education is established under Standing Order No.228(3) of the Senate Standing Orders and is mandated consider all matters relating to education and training. During the period under review, the Committee held 16 sittings during which it considered two Bills, nine Statements, two public petitions and tabled two reports. Mr. Speaker, Sir, during the reporting period, the Committee considered the following two Senate Bills. (a) The Learners with Disability Bill 2023 (Senate Bills No.4 of 2023). This Bill was referred to the Committee on 7th March, 2023. The Committee consequently facilitated public participation and prepared its report, which was subsequently tabled in the Senate on 3rd May, 2023. The Bill is currently at the Committee of the Whole House stage. (b) The Kenyan Sign Language Bill, 2023 (Senate Bills No.6 of 2023). This Bill was referred to the Committee on 22nd March, 2023 following its introduction in the Senate by way of First Reading. The Committee facilitated public participation and engaged interested members of the public and stakeholders pursuant to the provisions of Article 118 of the Constitution and Standing Order No.145(5). Thereafter, the Committee prepared its report, which was laid on the table of the Senate on Tuesday, 20th June, 2023. Mr. Speaker, Sir, during the period under review, two Petitions were committed to the Committee for consideration. a) Petition regarding the 1997 to 2007 retired teachers’ claim. This Petition was reported in the Senate on 8th March, 2023. The petitioners prayed that the Senate investigates the reason why the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and the Pensions Department at the National Treasury have not paid the retired teachers their pension claims. During its consideration, the Committee identified various stakeholders and scheduled meetings to deliberate on the issues raised in the Petition. During the deliberations, the Committee received information relevant to the issues raised in the The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard Services,Senate."
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