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    "content": "(1) The TSC is aware of the teacher shortage in West Pokot County as it is part of the current national teacher shortage which stands at 87,164 teachers. Out this, 39,912 are in primary and 47,252 in post-primary institutions. (2) The teacher shortage in West Pokot County as at March, 2016 stands at 1,644 teachers in primary schools and 523 teachers in post-primary institutions. (3) The current teacher shortage has been exacerbated by increase in enrolment resulting from expansion of existing schools and opening of new schools. This juxtaposed to the recruitment of only 5,000 additional teachers per annum as stipulated in the Medium-Term Plan II, 2013 to 2017. Secondly, Sen. (Prof.) Lonyangapuo wanted an explanation why the children in West Pokot are being denied their right to education contrary to Article 53(1)(b) of the Constitution of Kenya. The answer is that the TSC is determined to ensure all children access quality teaching through the provision of teachers. However, due to budgetary constraints, the TSC has not been able to employ and deploy all the required teachers. The shortage in West Pokot is a reflection of a countrywide shortage. In the year 2015, the TSC provided the county with a total of 261 teachers in primary schools and 144 teachers in post-primary institutions. The third question required me to explain when teachers will be deployed and/or employed to cater for the shortage. The TSC will endeavour to reduce this teacher shortage once a budget to employ an additional 5,000 teachers in the next financial year is approved. Lastly, he wanted me to explain the immediate remedial measures that the Government will take to deal with the current situation. The TSC will strive to address the staffing gaps in the county by replacing teachers who exit from service and through continuous staff balancing and rationalisation. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rest."
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