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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Tobiko",
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    "content": "Service, Performance and Delivery Management to respond to issues raised in the Petition. (c) Petition concerning the discrimination in the payment of hardship allowance to teachers in Taita Taveta County. The petitioners argued there is unjustified discrimination in payment of hardship allowances in Taita Taveta County and requested the Senate to investigate and find out if the TSC selectively pays hardship allowance to some teachers in Taita Taveta County. They further prayed that the TSC pays hardship allowance to all teachers working in Taita Taveta County without any further discrimination. Mr. Speaker, Sir, during consideration of the second and third Petitions, the Committee observed that the discrimination in payment of hardship allowance to teachers in marginalized areas has been a major concern over time. There exist discrepancies in designation of hardship areas and payment of hardship allowances to different cadres in the public service. To this end, the Committee resolved that there is need to review the criterion used in determining and classifying hardship areas to ensure fairness, equity and adherence to labour laws. During the period under review, the Committee invited the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Public Service, Performance and Delivery Management to a meeting of the Committee to deliberate on these issues. However, the Cabinet Secretary was unable to attend the meeting due to other exigencies of work. The Committee further conducted an oversight visit during the Senate Mashinani in Turkana County and acquainted itself with the implementation status of education legal and policy framework in the county. During the visit, the Committee observed that there are numerous challenges in the implementation of the Sector Policy for learners and trainees with disability and resolved to hold a consultative forum with all the relevant stakeholders to deliberate on ways to address these challenges. Mr. Speaker, Sir, pursuant to Standing Order No.131(1) of the Senate Standing Orders, the Committee conducted a pre-publication scrutiny on one legislative proposal, the Early Childhood Education (Amendment) Bill, 2023, and thereafter prepared a report with a recommendation that the Bill be published. Mr. Speaker, Sir, in conclusion, I wish to thank your office and the Office of the Clerk of the Senate for the continuous support accorded to the Committee in executing its mandate. Lastly, I also wish to thank the Members of the Committee for their dedication and contributions during Committee activities. I thank you and submit."
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