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    "id": 435955,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Wakhungu",
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        "legal_name": "Chrisantus Wamalwa Wakhungu",
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    "content": "Thank you hon. Deputy Speaker, I rise to support this Report with a lot of reservations. I want the Chair to actually listen so that he can respond to our issues. Much as we have the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), it is supposed to pass laws that are in line with the Constitution. I listened to the Chair when she was trying to move this Motion, unfortunately, she went so much into the observations. I expected her to give an executive summary rather than being told whom she held a meeting with or what was discussed. The presentation was too detailed. We did not follow as such. Having looked at it, first and foremost, let me start with the one on education. We understand very well that the Constitution of Kenya is focusing on devolution. When you look at Schedule Four of the Constitution, there are some functions which are devolved to the county level and not to the national level. If you look at this proposal, it is negating the principle of the counties. For instance, when it comes to education, we know very well that, according to Schedule Four of the Constitution, education is partly devolved to the counties. The early childhood education and issues to do with polytechnics have been devolved to the counties. Issues to do with secondary schools, primary schools and universities are left to the national Government. Therefore, it is important for the Committee to tell us the level of education where there will be engagement. With regard to childhood education, it is just a matter of time before we see different curriculums depending on each county. I am aware that some counties are even introducing mother-tongue to be taught in schools. It is important for the Committee to be specific. Is it at the tertiary level or higher learning? When you focus on higher learning for instance, in this country, we have the Commission for University Education which is in charge of quality assurance. It is, indeed, important for us to understand the framework of those high levels. How are they going to harmonize because of the education system in East Africa? Different countries The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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