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    "content": "I, the undersigned, on behalf of the Kisii University, Ravine Campus in Eldama Ravine Constituency, draw the attention of the House to the following:- (i) THAT, Kisii University, Ravine Campus is located in Eldama Ravine Constituency, Baringo County; (ii) THAT, in November 2015, the Commission for University Education conducted a technical inspection on the standards of academic resources at the campus; (iii) THAT, the findings satisfied standards for accreditation of a university campus in Kenya; (iv) THAT, on 31st February 2016, the Commission for University Education allegedly issued directive for the closure of Eldama Ravine Campus; (v) THAT, the impending closure of Kisii University, Eldama Ravine Campus, shall greatly affect the students, community and business environment noting the positive impact the campus has had on the Eldama Ravine Community, especially social and economic aspects; (vi) THAT, the closure of the campus will also affect the education standards in the county and further infringe on Article 43(1)(f) of the Constitution of Kenya, which guarantees that education is a fundamental human right; (vii) THAT, the closure of the campus will greatly disadvantage over 400 students currently enrolled in various programmes at the university. (viii) THAT, the Eldama Ravine community is supportive of the university and has allocated five acres of land in Kamelilo area for construction of a fully- fledged campus; and, (ix) THAT, the issues in respect of which this petition is made are not pending before any court of law, constitutional or statutory body. Therefore, your humble petitioners pray that the National Assembly, through the Departmental Committee on Education, Research and Technology– 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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