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    "content": "committees of deans, University Senate and the University Management Board before the approval was made by the University Council. Regarding the second aspect, the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has held several meetings with the University Council to resolve the various issues affecting the university. Investigations are underway to establish exactly who incited the students to participate in the recent strike. Action will be taken against anyone found to have directly or indirectly incited the students. The Ministry will continue to engage with the University Management Board, University Council and other relevant stakeholders to ensure that normalcy returns to the university. The University of Eldoret experienced a series of unrests in 2013, 2014 and in February, 2015, occasioning closure and reopening. The causes of the unrests then revolved around various allegations against the university administration such as high handedness and mismanagement. Issues of nepotism, tribalism and promotions, appointment and recruitment of staff and political interference with the learning institution were also cited. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Ministry constituted a team to investigate the cause of the disturbances. Investigations were carried out and comprehensive report compiled. The Ministry will further make a follow-up with a view of ensuring implementation of the recommendations of the said report. The other question was about when the universities will reopen. The University Senate met and resolved to open the university progressively from 1st August, 2015. Assessment of the damages and subsequent repair of the hostels and property that were destroyed will be done and thereafter, the students will be recalled. I have learnt that they have since been recalled. Mr. Speaker, Sir, regarding what long-term measures the Ministry will put in place to avert the challenges in the country, the Government will continue to conduct recruitment of heads of institutions and management boards in a transparent manner and in adherence to the provisions of the law. The Government has always demonstrated goodwill by involving stakeholders including leadership of the areas where these institutions are located in providing solutions in case of problems. For instance, in the appointment of the University Council members, diversity in terms of community and regional representation, expertise qualification, experience and gender, among others are considered. Students are incorporated in the councils through provision for students’ representative in the membership. They also have various students’ bodies which link them with the university management. Some universities have put in place proper and appropriate students’ governance structures, including modalities of expanding leadership positions to have more student leaders on the board. These measures enable interactions and addressing issues of concern in order to avoid misunderstandings and frequent unrests in institutions of higher learning. Lastly, the report on the students’ unrest, temporary closure and death of a student of Moi University is attached herein. The unrest arose as a result of misunderstanding regarding students election campaign matters. The university was closed on 13th July, 2015 and reopened on 20th July, 2015. Operations in the university are currently back to normal. I have a report from Moi University to table. 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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