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    "id": 681815,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Kang’ata",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 1826,
        "legal_name": "Irungu Kang'ata",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I, the undersigned, on behalf of 20 students of Meru University, draw the attention of the House to the following:- THAT, in the recent past, a number of public universities have experienced cases of students’ unrest due to unresolved grievances; THAT, in June 2014, students of Meru University raised grievances such as lack of water and increased hostel fees among others through the Dean of Students’ Office and the administration declined to address their grievances; THAT, the Students’ Council, unable to handle pressure from the students, called for a peaceful demonstration to compel the Meru University administration to address the issues; THAT, the University was closed indefinitely following the demonstrations which led to destruction of property; THAT, in February, 2015, the University recalled students to resume classes, however, five students namely Robinson Kihara, Stanley Nderitu, Samuel Muiru, Mike Mudasia and John Miano did not receive any communication to that effect; THAT, the five students were asked to report back to Meru University on 26th July, 2015, following which they were suspended indefinitely by the University administration; THAT, the five students proceeded to seek redress in the Meru High Court and were granted orders for re-admission to the University; THAT, the said students have not been re-admitted, despite the court order; THAT, the matter is not pending in any court of law; and; THAT, efforts to resolve the matter have been futile. Therefore, your humble petitioners pray that the National Assembly, through the Departmental Committee on Education, Research and Technology intervenes in this matter to ensure re-admission of the five students and make any other order or direction that it deems fit in the circumstances of the case. Your petitioners will forever pray."
}