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    "id": 563920,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/563920/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Ndiema",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Henry Tiole Ndiema",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I thank you for giving me this opportunity to support this Motion which seeks to address issues which are central in our Constitution. Article 43(f) of the Constitution guarantees a right to education for every citizen. Since it is the responsibility of the Government to provide education in all parts of Kenya, including the north eastern counties, it behooves upon them to ensure that at all times, there are teachers. Without teachers, we cannot talk about education. It is unfortunate that this situation has arisen. I firmly believe that teachers at all levels, teaching in any particular county should reflect the face of Kenya for the purpose of national cohesion and unity. However, in a situation like this, because of emergencies, perhaps, it is right. It is considered that the youth in those counties who have the necessary qualifications are employed to provide education. I would wish that this is a temporary while the key issues are addressed. The problem here is not lack of trained teachers, but it is a question of security. If we recruit the untrained teachers through an advertisement, perhaps, citizens from other counties will apply. There are youth, from all over Kenya, who will say that even if it is in North Eastern Kenya, they are ready to go. They have a right to seek employment there as untrained teachers once those opportunities arise. The solution rests in ensuring that there is security. That as it may, because of the current situation, it appears as if majority of the teachers in these counties consists of persons from outside the county. That, perhaps, points to historical injustices or inequalities. This means that among the trained teachers, we do not have a good number who are trained from those counties. Their quota was not considered and this is the time that the Government should come up with a policy regarding all counties. The policy 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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