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    "id": 58649,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/58649/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Prof. Olweny",
    "speaker_title": "The Assistant Minister for Education",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 122,
        "legal_name": "Patrick Ayiecho Olweny",
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    "content": " Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) Yes, I am aware that some of the eligible candidates for the 2011 examinations have not obtained birth certificates. (b) The Ministry cannot extend the period for submission of birth certificates at this moment because it will cause delays in the preparation of 2011 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) and Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) national examinations. Nevertheless, the Ministry has provided enough time for more than two years since this policy was announced in 2009 and enforced in 2010. There is, therefore, no good reason for the failure of head teachers, parents, and candidates to obtain birth certificates in preparation for 2011 examinations. We have also reminded the parents and candidates in various forums and through the media to obtain birth certificates. We are also closely monitoring the situation to address any challenges. All this notwithstanding, any eligible candidates who are not able to get their birth certificates for registration by 31st March, 2011 have been given up to 31st May, 2011 to submit the document. This directive has already been communicated to the District Education Officers (DEOs) and head teachers."
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