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    "content": "Pursuant to the provisions of Senate Standing Orders No.45(2)(b), Sen. Mwazo Mwakulegwa, requested for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Education, Information and Technology regarding the Government’s policy on payment of part-time lecturers. The Senator requested the Chairperson to:- (1) state the Government’s policy on part-time lecturers’ payment terms; (2) set steps taken by the Government to ensure all part-time lecturers in all public universities are paid their dues that have accrued and are long overdue. (3) explain the Government’s long-term solution to the problem of delayed payment to part-time lecturers. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to issue the following Statement on this subject matter. The Universities Act of 2012 provides for the development of university education, establishment, accreditation and the governance of universities and other related institutions. Universities are independent corporate bodies which are managed by the respective university councils whereas the university management oversees the day- to-day running of these institutions of higher learning. Therefore, the Government has mandated the councils to come up with policies to be used in their respective universities. Each university, subsequently, has its own policy as a guide on engagement and payment of part-time lectures. Policies for Nairobi and Kenyatta Universities are detailed here for comparison with others. In Kenyatta University, the institution advertises for part-time lecturers, takes them through a vetting process and hires those who qualify. When chairmen of concerned departments make requests for part-time lecturers, names of qualified persons submitted are checked against the vetted list and letters of engagement are issued spelling out terms and conditions. The successful lecturers sign letters of appointment, binding themselves to the terms and conditions detailed herein. Payment of part-time lecturers is made in two installments; halfway through the semester and at the end, after fulfilling all the requirements which entails marking of examination scripts and entry of marks into the university system. For those who do not make their claims halfway through the semester, they are paid in full at the end the semester. All monies owed to part-time lecturers are paid promptly as soon as they fulfill all the requirements as stipulated in their contract letters. So far, there are no arrears owed unless the individual has not fulfilled his or her contractual terms like marking and keying in the marks into the system. However, payment is made as promptly as requirements are met and claims presented for payment. The issue of accrued dues to part-time lecturers, therefore, does not arise. The University of Nairobi part time lecturers are paid according to terms and conditions agreed between them and the university at the point of engagement. 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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