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    "id": 1580522,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kiambu County, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Ann Wamuratha",
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    "content": " Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I wish to request for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Education on measures being taken to resolve the challenges facing the Kiambu National Polytechnic (KINAP), formerly known as Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology, and popularly known as KIST. Kiambu National Polytechnic (KINAP), formerly known as Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), is a national TVET institution that was established in 1973, and is fully accredited by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) to offer diploma, craft and artisan courses. The polytechnic has a student population of 9,528 trainees. Despite its vital role, the institution faces various operational challenges, including a severe staffing shortfall. Notably, based on TVETA’s recommended student- instructor ratios, 1:15 for practical classes, 1:30 for theory and 1:10 for high-risk workshops, KINAP requires at least 550 trainers. However, the Public Service Commission has provided only 163 trainers. Due to this shortage, the polytechnic has had to hire 160 additional trainers using internally generated funds, thereby diverting resources that are meant for infrastructure and equipment to payment of trainers. With enrolment projected to hit 12,000 by September 2025, an additional 400 trainers will be needed. Additionally, there are serious delays in the disbursement of Government funding to the institution. Out of the Kshs.30,000 per student capitation promised, only Kshs.13,000 has been released in the Financial Year 2024/2025. The polytechnic also has a severe shortage of hostels, laboratories, classrooms and training equipment. It is against this background that I seek for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Education on the following: 1. A report on steps that are being taken to urgently recruit at least 400 additional trainers for KINAP ahead of the September 2025 intake. 2. The reasons for delays in disbursement of capitation and measures that are being put in place to expedite the release of HELB loans and scholarship in the polytechnic. 3. The progress made in implementing the 1,240-student accommodation units under the AHP to ensure availability of accommodation in the institution. 4. The plans by the Ministry of Education to fund and equip the specialised technical units in the institution. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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