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"content": "Petition. Regrettably, the Cabinet Secretary, National Treasury and Economic Planning, who is a key stakeholder in the issues raised in the Petition, has not appeared before the Committee despite four invitations from the Committee. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Committee observed that this continued to occasion delay in its conclusion of consideration of the Petition in light of provided timelines. Consequently, the Committee resolved to summon the Cabinet Secretary pursuant to Article 125 of the Constitution and Sections 18 and 20 of the Parliamentary Powers and Privileges Act, 2017. Nonetheless, the Cabinet Secretary did not honour the summons. At its meeting held on 29th June, 2023, the Committee imposed a fine of Kshs500,000 pursuant to Section 19(1) of the Parliamentary Powers and Privileges Act, 2017. The Cabinet Secretary has appealed against the fine. However, the Committee upheld the fine and further, issued a second summon for the Cabinet Secretary to appear before the Committee on Thursday, 28th July, 2023. b) Petition regarding salary arrears for P1 teachers with ‘A’ Level academic qualifications from 1996 to 2010. Mr. Speaker, Sir, this Petition was reported on 23rd May, 2023 and consequently referred to the Committee for consideration. The petitioners’ prayer to the Senate is that the National Treasury factors in their salary arrears from 1996 to 2010 for P1 ‘A’ Level teachers. At its sitting held on 29th June, 2023, the Committee considered the Petition and resolved to invite the petitioners to a meeting of the Committee to provide further information. The meeting with the petitioners was held on 20th July, 2023. The Committee is scheduled to meet other stakeholders, prepare its report and table it in the House and respond to the petitioners as stipulated by the Standing Orders. Mr. Speaker Sir, during the period under review, nine Statements were sought from the Committee. In its consideration, the Committee sought reports and responses from the Ministry of Education, TSC, National Government departments and other relevant State agencies. The Committee has since considered and concluded two of these Statements, and resolved to conduct an inquiry into the issues raised in four others. A comprehensive report has been attached herewith for ease of perusal. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Committee has also scheduled a meeting with the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Education to deliberate on the issues raised in these Statements. All the Senators who sought responses will be invited. However, the Committee regrets delays in considering the Statements sought occasioned by- (a) Quorum hitches partly because of clashing Committee meeting schedules. (b)Access and provision of sufficient information and data by the Executive and other Government agencies. (c) Frequent postponement of meetings by Government agencies. Mr. Speaker Sir, during the period under review, the Committee conducted one county oversight visit in Uasin Gishu County as part of its inquiry into the implementation status of the Sector Policy on Learners and Trainees with Disability. 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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