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"content": "Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I rise under Standing Order No.23 to move a Motion of Adjournment that this House discuss the ongoing strike by teachers and the events that have taken place since Monday when it started. Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, the teachers strike has brought learning throughout the country to a standstill and the Government seems to be enjoying every episode of it without any clear cut agenda on how the suffering can be brought to an end and pupils to resume their classes, given that this is a crucial time when final exams will be starting in a few days. These exams will determine the future of our children and the country. This House is competent to discuss the above pertinent issue and come up with a lasting solution that will see normalcy return to our schools and indeed the institutions of higher learning. But you will ask why teachers who are exercising their democratic rights are being beaten, harassed and penalized for going on strike yet they gave ample notice of the"
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