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    "id": 621783,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Prof.) Lonyangapou",
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        "legal_name": "John Krop Lonyangapuo",
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    "content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.45(2)(b) to seek a statement from the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Education regarding the shortage of teachers in West Pokot County. In the statement, the Chairperson should:- (a) State whether he is aware that schools in West Pokot County have a shortage of 2,023 teachers in primary schools, which translates to a shortage of 46 per cent of the required number and 532 teachers in secondary schools, translating into a shortage of 48 per cent of the required number. (b) Explain why the children of West Pokot County are being denied their right to education contrary to Article 53(1)(b) of the Constitution of Kenya. (c) State when the teachers will be deployed and/or employed to cater for this shortage. (d) Explain the immediate remedial measures that the Government will take to deal with the current situation. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have another statement."
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