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    "id": 1544701,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Faki",
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        "id": 13211,
        "legal_name": "Mohamed Faki Mwinyihaji",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1), to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Education regarding the operations of Bandari Maritime Academy in Mombasa County. The Bandari Maritime Academy in Mombasa County is a regional center of excellence for maritime skills development in the blue economy. However, in recent times, the institution has faced several challenges, including delayed salary payments for the lecturers, irregular fee payment structures and the absence of a clear framework for placing students in industrial attachment. These challenges, if not resolved, impact the Academy's operations and daily status as a learning institution. In the statement, the Committee should address the following- (1) The delay in the timely payment of lecturers' salaries, which has led to demotivation and reduced efficiency in carrying out their duties. (2) The college's failure to provide maritime students with the essential sea practical training. (3) The need to standardize tuition fees in line with other institutions, offering similar courses, and ensure regularized payment of fees to alleviate the financial burden on students and their parents. (4) The criteria the college should adopt to facilitate placement of students in relevant industries for the industrial attachment. Thank you."
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