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    "id": 1523600,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Onyonka",
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        "legal_name": "Onyonka Richard Momoima",
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    "content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise, pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Education regarding the transfer of the principal of Kisii National Polytechnic amid allegations of financial mismanagement. The Kisii National Polytechnic is one of the country’s leading technical institutions, playing a vital role in equipping young Kenyans with technical and vocational skills. The institution has about 18,000 students. However, recent reports have raised concerns about financial mismanagement within the institution, where coincidentally the principal whom these allegations have been levelled against has just been transferred to another institution. I am sure somebody knew that this Statement was coming to this House –. The Auditor-General’s reports and other investigative findings from these institutions have highlighted significant financial discrepancies, including misappropriation of student fees, unauthorised expenditures and delays in infrastructure project completions. As a result, much needs to be explained. The abrupt transfer of the principal raises serious questions about accountability and whether this move aims to shield individuals from scrutiny who have been involved in malpractices leading to our institutions’ failures. In the Statement, the Committee should- (1) Establish the reasons for the principal’s transfer and whether it was linked to the ongoing financial investigations within the institution; (2) Investigate the financial operations of the Kisii National Polytechnic over the past three financial years and, if need be, conduct a forensic audit to determine the extent of any misappropriation of funds; (3) Outline the measures being implemented by the Ministry of Education to enhance accountability, transparency and good governance in the institution; and, (4) Specify the actions in place to hold the officials of this institution accountable, including the former principal, should any of these allegations of financial mismanagement be confirmed. Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me an opportunity to seek these two Statements."
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