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    "speaker_name": "Taita Taveta County, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Haika Mizighi",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I begin by congratulating Hon. Wamaua for a well-thought-out idea and bringing it here as an amendment Bill for us to discuss, reflect on, and contribute to. Matters of basic education are crucial. I wish to echo the sentiments of many of my colleagues who said devolution was meant to bring services closer to the people. Indeed, when we speak about the County Education Board and the Sub-county Education Board, we see that the County Education Board is often overwhelmed. They have to make all decisions and oversee the entire county, leading to delays and inefficiencies. Many challenges arise due to this, such as duplication of work, slow decision-making, and limited oversight in capacity building across the education system. If we empower the Sub-county Education Board, these challenges, including delays and inefficiencies, will be addressed. We cannot afford to be wrong or take education matters lightly. Strengthening the Sub-county Education Board will fast-track development by decentralising decision-making, ensuring better oversight and enhancing progress at the local level. The Sub-county Education Board should not merely be ceremonial. It should be granted real authority to function effectively, complementing efforts at the county level. We have seen the President working hard and the government employing almost 76,000 teachers. This initiative needs support, and amendments like this will play a key role in strengthening the education system. Once again, I congratulate Hon. Wamaua for bringing this amendment. I fully support it. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker."
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