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"content": "collections for posterity, restored 19 sites and monuments; acquired 34,409 public records for preservation; and digitized 1,898,130 million public records and archives. Going forward, the Government, in partnership with key stakeholders, will continue to promote and develop tourism, sports, conserve national heritage and enhance integration, cohesion and patriotism and promote vibrant art culture. To develop, preserve and protect our culture and national heritage, I have proposed to allocate Kshs.1.9 billion for sports, culture and arts programmes. In the area of film and music, to ensure that Kenya reclaims its position as a leading destination, the Government, in consultation with relevant stakeholders, will roll out the required incentive packages. Hon. Speaker, on quality and relevant education for all Kenyans, to further enhance access and transformation of the education system through e-teaching and e-learning, we have set aside a total of Kshs.13.4 billion for the Digital Literacy Programme commonly known as the School Laptop Project to schools development of digital content, building capacity of teachers and rolling out computer laboratories for primary schools throughout the country. As we speak, the laptop idea has already become a reality for 11,500 pupils across the country. We sampled some of the reactions after the initial roll out of the laptops to our schools: A 10 year old boy by the name Maina from Roysambu Primary School said: “I cannot wait to learn new things and play educative games on the laptops.” Further, his Head Teacher, Ms. Sarah Nyota, added: “It is not only the pupils who are enthusiastic at Roysambu, parents are giving it their full backing and are donating laptops to help expand the pool of computers, so all 1,700 students get a chance to use them. Some parents even help build the storage facility and charging units for the laptops. The world out there is moving fast and we cannot, as a country, afford to remain behind in terms of technology”. Hon. Speaker, a Standard Six pupil in Kakamega Primary School, Belinda Mwonja, was overjoyed with her new acquisition and said: “I have never used a laptop but I am sure after being taught, I will master it fast.” Therefore, the impact, excitement and expectations are clearly self-evident. We shall ensure the remaining schools get their laptops in the Financial Year 2016/2017. To further support the ongoing programmes within the education sector, I have made the following allocations: Kshs.32.4 billion for Free Day Secondary School Education; Kshs.14.7 billion for Free Primary Education; Kshs.4.5 billion for recruitment and promotion of teachers; Kshs.2.8 billion for the second phase of the teachers house allowance; Kshs.2.5 billion for technical training institutes; Kshs.400 million for sanitary towels for girls in schools; Kshs.2.6 billion for School Feeding Programme; Kshs.3.2 billion for subsidy to Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) for examination fee waiver; Kshs.9.1 billion for Higher Education Loans Board; and, Kshs.57.8 billion for University Education. Hon. Speaker, let me now turn to equity, poverty reduction and social protection for vulnerable groups. The Government’s support for social safety nets programme has grown significantly over the years and we will continue to set aside resources for affirmative action interventions. Further, we have set up a single registry for the National Safety Net Programme in order to improve transparency, accountability and reduce costs. Going forward, we will empower persons with disabilities for self reliance through training and decentralize the single registry for the National Safety Net Program to counties. Accordingly, in order to address the plight of the less disadvantaged in the society, combat poverty and promote equity, the social protection safety net in form of cash transfers has been enhanced as follows: Kshs.34.5 billion for National Government Constituency 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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