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    "id": 447770,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/447770/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Karaba",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Daniel Dickson Karaba",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, the question was why the KNEC did not allow the 23 boys to repeat. The KNEC Act, 2012 stipulates that all candidates who have involved themselves in irregularities should be banned from taking any KNEC examinations for a period of up to three years. Before implementing this policy in full, the KNEC consulted with stakeholders and it was agreed that it should take time to effectively sensitize all stakeholders, including candidates. Barring of candidates who were involved in examination irregularities from registering with the KNEC for a period of up to three years, therefore, takes effect from this year’s (2014) Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) and Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations. On why the KNEC has not apologized to the school and the 409 parents who today are still in pain and wondering what really happened to the school: The decision to cancel results of candidates involved in examination malpractices is taken after undergoing a very rigorous process of verification. So, it is a long process. The KNEC, The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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