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    "id": 1551260,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cherarkey",
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        "legal_name": "Cherarkey K Samson",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Education regarding the discrimination of school-going children aged above 19 years in high school and above 14 years in primary school from participating in school sports competitions. I wish the Chairperson for Education, Sen. Betty Montet was listening. Section 17 (III) of the Kenya Secondary School Sports Association (KSSSA) constitution prohibits students who exceed the age limit of 19 years from participating in regional and international sports competitions. Similarly, the Kenya Primary School Sports Association (KPSSA) imposes age restrictions that unfairly exclude certain learners from full participation in school sports. These restrictions, if not removed, will continue to deny students equal opportunities in sports. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, this matter was contested in the High Court in Mombasa through Petition No.65 of 2017 and a judgment was delivered by Judge Ike Ogola on 9th May, 2019, declaring Section 17 (III) of KSSSA constitution unconstitutional and invalid. However, despite this definitive court decision, the KSSSA continues to enforce the annulled provision, thereby violating the constitution and acting in contempt of court. In the statement, the committee should address the following- (1) The reasons for the continued enforcement of Section 17 (III) of the KSSSA constitution despite its annulment by the High Court. (2) The status of compliance with the court ruling and the immediate actions being taken by the Ministry of Education against the officials of the KSSSA and KPSSA who continue to disregard this ruling. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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