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    "id": 196854,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Prof. Ongeri",
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        "legal_name": "Samson Kegeo Ongeri",
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    "content": "Yes, Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am aware that there was a circular which was sent to all the schools in the country requesting them to have a minimum of 40 and a maximum of 45 students in their classrooms. This circular was sent out on 9th January, 2008, while I was appointed the Minister for Education on the 8th January, 2008. The circular went out a day later and I had not even known about it. I have since then, on several occasions, reassured hon. Members that no single child will suffer on account of enrolment figures. What it means is that we want to maximise the use of this free secondary education facility. Where possible, the community, teachers and parents should do the campaign to bring children to the nearest schools so that they can access these funds. I am acutely aware that this kind of rule cannot apply in arid and semi-arid areas and in places where people move from one place to another. Therefore, we cannot create rules which are cast on stone. I, therefore, want to reassure hon. Members that depending on the criteria we have set, minus the one of 40 and 45 enrolment per class, we shall attend to each and every child from Form One to Form Four. This programme has worked well in the primary sector. There is no reason why it should not work well in the secondary sector."
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