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    "id": 601577,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Limo",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Joseph Kirui Limo",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker for giving me this opportunity to contribute to this important Bill; the Basic Education (Amendment) Bill. This Bill is long overdue. I am one of the people who have been waiting to debate this Bill, but it has been overtaken by events, particularly on the issue of appointment of board members. This is a calling to this House that whenever a Bill which touches on the lives of Kenyans is in the list, the House Business Committee (HBC) should prioritise it and ensure that it comes at the right time. When I look at Clause 2, which talks about management of schools, it is important that we look at the impact of the definitions which we give. The definition that has been given to a sponsor is not clear. If we define a sponsor as a person who owns land, the real situation on the ground is that most sponsors of schools are not the owners of the schools. In most cases, sponsors in the society are churches or religious organisations. Their aim is to guide the schools and the children in line with religion and ensure the norms in the society are as per their religious beliefs. Therefore, if we define a sponsor as a person who owns land or property, how will we define those institutions which participate in purchasing land, building of schools and assisting schools for public good? Such institutions are very few because most sponsors who own land will run them as private schools. There are very few who will offer their schools to the public. There is a delicate balance here. Therefore, I propose that during the Committee of the whole The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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