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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, my last Statement is on the elevation of Kisumu National Polytechnic to a technical university. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Education on a matter of countywide concern regarding the elevation of Kisumu National Polytechnic to a technical university. Kisumu National Polytechnic, being one of the leading polytechnics in this country, plays a pivotal role in equipping the youth with technical and vocational skills and thereby, contributing significantly to the economic development of the region and the nation at large. Elevating this institution to a technical university would not only expand access to higher education within Kisumu and its environs, but also enhance research, innovations and industrial linkages which are critical for national growth. Moreover, such a transformation would align with the Government's agenda of strengthening Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions to bridge the skills gap in the job market. In the Statement, the Committee on Education should address the following- (1) The criteria and requirements necessary for such elevation and whether Kisumu National Polytechnic meets these requirements. (2) Plans by the State Department for TVET to elevate Kisumu National Polytechnic to a technical university, including a timeline for the process. (3) Budgetary allocations, if any, that have been set aside for the elevation and expansion of the institution to meet university status. (4) How the proposed elevation will impact technical education, skills development and employment opportunities for the youth in the region. (5) Whether public participation or stakeholder engagements have been conducted to assess the viability and necessity of the elevation, in line with Article 232(1)(d) of the Constitution. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir."
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