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    "id": 746773,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Okoth",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Kenneth Odhiambo Okoth",
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    "content": "The clause is rephrased in the new proposed clauses as is in the Order Paper. The new definitions are necessary to offer clarity on the usage in the context of the Bill as they refer to terms introduced by the amendment. So, we are amending the principal Act. We are also bringing in aspects of TVET and its appeals board. We are also talking about 40A to make sure that there is punishment meted out to members of staff or agents of the KNEC who, by action or inaction, aid in examination irregularities. It is not only students who should be made to suffer, but the agents who commit the offences too. We propose hefty fines. We have seen examination irregularities in the last three or four years affecting our students. Last year, the situation was much better, but we want it improved further. Clause 2(c) talks about the National Examinations Appeals Tribunal, which Hon. Agoi had proposed and we have consulted with him. The membership of the appeals tribunal will meet the requirements, the spirit and the goals of what Hon. Agoi was proposing. The appeals tribunal is important so that fair administrative action as per the Constitution is realised. The composition of the tribunal is also well thought out to bring in a legal practitioner with experience in marking of exams. There are also representatives of head teachers and that is meant to safeguard the rights of people who take exams and whose results may be nullified or cancelled. 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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