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    "id": 1525191,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Maragwa, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Mary Njoroge",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 13421,
        "legal_name": "Mary Wamaua Waithira Njoroge",
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    "content": "The Bill also proposes the composition of the Sub-County Education Board. The Bill provides that the Member of Parliament will be an ex-officio member of the Board. This is a National Government function. However, Members of Parliament, especially those representing single constituencies, often need to contribute something, especially to school infrastructure. This is important so that we can advise the Board on NG-CDF allocations to each school and the schools that need additional funding from the Government. By including a Member of Parliament on the Board, we will ensure that NG-CDF does not fund the same schools the Ministry funds. Hon. Temporary Speaker, we will also have the sub-county Director of Education or a designate of the sub-county Director of Education; the County Executive in charge of education or a designate of the County Executive in charge of education; one person designated by the Teachers Service Commission and two persons nominated by the teachers' trade unions which are Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) and Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET). We need to have representation from each of those teachers' trade unions. Lastly, we will require two educationists of at least five years standing, based in the sub-county nominated by the Parent-Teachers' Association (PTA) in the sub-county. When appointing the Chairperson and members of the Board, the Cabinet Secretary will ensure that not more than two-thirds of the members are of the same gender. If this is not clearly checked, you may find that all the members of the Sub-county Education Board are either male or female. It is, therefore, reasonable to ensure that the two-thirds gender rule is observed so that both genders are represented. At the same time, equal opportunities for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and other marginalised groups must also be considered to ensure that the interests of all people within the locality are represented. We should also ensure that all appointees to the Board reflect the interests of all sections of the society. I have stated here that the Chairperson of the Sub-county Education Board must possess a minimum degree qualification. The members must possess a minimum secondary education qualification, with a post-secondary certificate as an added advantage. We have to look at the qualifications of the members of the Sub-county Education Board. We cannot appoint people who do not understand or lack the necessary qualifications. These are people who will be looking after the interests of education. They must be qualified. We cannot limit the maximum qualifications. I am talking about the minimum qualifications. In Clause 2 of the Bill, the Board Member appointed under Subsection 2(b) shall be the Secretary to the Sub-county Education Board. That is the Sub-county Director of Education. The staff of the Sub-County Education Board shall be persons serving under the County Public Service Board of the respective county. The Second Schedule shall apply to conduct the business and affairs of a Sub-county Education Board with necessary modification and, except as provided for in the Second Schedule, that a Sub-county Education Board may regulate its own procedure. 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."
}