{"id":808047,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/808047/?format=json","text_counter":535,"type":"other","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"the transfers have led to shortage of skilled teachers whichhas been a major cause of the dismal performance in examinations in schools in the region; NOW THEREFORE, the Senate resolves to task the Standing Committee on Education to conduct an inquiry into the challenges facing the education sector in Northern Kenya with a view to: 1. evaluating the effect of the teacher transfers from the region andrecommending to the Ministry of Education, policy measures to address thechallenge; 2. evaluating the status of the education infrastructure in the region andproposing solutions to mitigate the current and looming challenges; The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."}