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    "id": 1353247,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Budalangi, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Raphael Wanjala",
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    "content": "implement those recommendations which will address the concerns that were noted in the resolution by the House. The Ministry of Education has put in place measures to further the edicts of Article 53(1)(b) which provides for the right of every child to free and compulsory basic education. Through a Circular dated 30th May 2023, which is attached here under Reference No. MOE/HQS/3/13/3, regional and county directors of education were directed to do as follows: 1. Ensure the stoppage of practices where schools stock uniforms and compel parents to buy them, or direct parents to purchase uniforms from specific dealers; and, 2. Process the names of non-compliant schools for necessary action within the provisions of the law. The Cabinet Secretary accentuated the importance of the same by highlighting Regulation 67(3) of the Basic Education Regulations, 2015, which stipulates that no institution shall prescribe a specific supplier of school uniforms or any other materials for a parent or guardian. The Cabinet Secretary also issued a directive in preparation for the Form One intake in 2024 to the effect of: 1. No school will direct parents to any particular outlet for the purpose of purchasing uniforms. 2. No school will stock any uniforms and boarding related items whatsoever. The letter is attached. As the Chairperson of this formidable and highly regarded Committee, we would like to summon various school heads that have abrogated the stipulated rules by the Ministry to serve as an example to the rest. I hereby submit and remind Members that this is a core issue for our poor parents. You must guard against it. I table this Statement so that you photocopy it and tell parents not to allow that nonsense to happen again."
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