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    "id": 1550168,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Homa Bay County, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Atieno Bensuda",
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    "content": " Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I request a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Education regarding the recruitment criteria and deployment of teachers in schools across the country. Concerns have been raised about the recruitment and deployment of teachers, particularly in cases where schools receive newly recruited teachers who have a year or less until retirement. Such schools experience disruptions in teaching. Consequently, teachers lack sufficient time to integrate into the school system and establish meaningful relationships with students. This leads to reduced investment in the students' welfare as the teachers lack sustained commitment to the school, affecting academic performance and school management. The International Labour Organisation (ILO) and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) guidelines on teacher management and deployment emphasise stability and continuity in the teaching profession to ensure quality education. The deployment of teachers approaching their retirement date does not align with these best practices, leading to disparities in educational performance among schools. It is against this backdrop that I request a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Education on the following: 1. The procedure used in recruitment and deployment of teachers to ensure stability and continuity for both teachers and students. 2. A report on the retirement criteria for teachers based on school demographics, indicating whether student population and school needs are considered. 3. Measures in place to ensure that teachers are absorbed while in their prime age to maximise long-term teaching expertise. 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."
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