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    "id": 1491633,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1491633/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Ogamba",
    "speaker_title": "The Cabinet Secretary for Education",
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    "content": " Mr. Speaker, Sir, registration and recruitment of teachers is a constitutional mandate of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) as per Article 237(2) of the Constitution. Upon consultation with the Commission over the Question, the Commission has advised as follows: The selection of teacher interns adheres to the Teachers Internship Policy and Guidelines, 2019, set by the TSC. The Commission follows a structured set of criteria to ensure equity, diversity and the highest standards of professionalism. The criteria includes professional and academic qualifications. Candidates must meet specific academic and professional qualifications. For example, primary school teacher interns must possess a P1 certificate or a diploma in primary teacher education. The JSS and secondary school teacher interns must hold at least a diploma in education with a minimum mean grade of C+ in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), and at least C+ in the two teaching subjects. The selection is based on fair competition and merit. The available vacancies are advertised based on budgetary provisions appropriated by the National Assembly. Selection is based on merit, assessed through factors like quality of academic certificates, age and length of stay since graduation. There is also the issue of regional representation. Candidates are selected with consideration for regional diversity ensuring that all areas of the country are represented and have equal access to teaching opportunities. There is also gender consideration. Efforts are made to promote gender balance in the teaching service and support equal opportunities for all genders. Special consideration is also given to candidates with disabilities, ensuring that the teaching service is inclusive and offers equal opportunities to individuals with diverse needs according to the Persons and Disabilities Act, 2003. Concerning registration and employment status, all candidates seeking internship must be registered with the TSC and be unemployed and not previously employed by the Commission on permanent and pensionable basis. Lastly is availability of vacancies. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only.A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and Audio Services,Senate."
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