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    "id": 1406611,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Vihiga County, ANC",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Adagala Beatrice",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Pursuant to the provision of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I rise to request for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Education regarding the preparedness of schools to deal with the effects of heavy rains and associated challenges. The rains pounding various parts of the country have resulted in flash floods affecting many citizens, including school-going children. In the recent past, floods have not only caused closure of schools but have also led to loss of lives, destroyed school infrastructure, made roads inaccessible, displaced families and increased disease outbreak. Regrettably, this has had an impact on school attendance and subsequent poor academic performance by school children. In these circumstances, school preparedness is a growing concern as it involves the accessibility and safety of school facilities and other items of importance to learning. It is against this background that I seek a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Education on the following: 1. What is the state of preparedness by the government ahead of next week’s reopening of schools plan under such prevailing rainy conditions? 2. Could the Ministry state the number of learning institutions affected by the ongoing heavy rains in the country? 3. What financial assistance or support is in place for schools affected by floods in the country? I thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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