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    "id": 1537546,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1537546/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Munyi Mundigi",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Education regarding the Ministry's initiative to introduce Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination (KCSE) mid-year exams in July for students who missed the exam or wish to repeat. On 19th January, 2025, the Cabinet Secretary for Education, Mr. Julius Ogamba, while announcing the 2024 KCSE results, stated that the Ministry of Education plans to introduce mid-year KCSE examinations starting in July 2025. This initiative aims to provide an opportunity for students who were unable to sit for exams or those who wish to improve their grades. In the Statement, the committee should- (1) State the impact of this directive on students who have already enrolled and paid school fees for the first term and also the fees to be paid to candidates who wish to sit for the exam. 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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