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    "id": 1433668,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Loima, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Protus Akujah",
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    "content": " Hon. Deputy Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I wish to request a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Social Protection regarding the lack of full disbursement of the Presidential Secondary School Bursary. It was established in 2013 under the State Department for Social Protection to enhance secondary school enrolment, attendance, and completion of studies by orphans and vulnerable children. This initiative was a commendable commitment to actualising the provision of Article 53(1)(b) of the Constitution, which enshrines the right of every child to free and compulsory basic education. The National Assembly plays a crucial role in approving the annual Budget, which includes an allocation of Ksh1.2 billion to the Presidential Secondary School Bursary, intended to be distributed across the 290 constituencies. However, it is deeply concerning that constituencies have only received a paltry sum of the total funds for the last two financial years. The consequences of this shortfall have been devastating. Numerous orphans and vulnerable children who rely heavily on this Fund for their education have been forced to disqualify their studies due to their inability to pay for it. This situation is particularly alarming given the rising number of targeted beneficiaries over the years, further compounding the need for adequate funding. It is against this background The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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