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    "id": 937465,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/937465/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cherargei",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Cherarkey K Samson",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I want to make a comment on that Petition by Sen. Omanga on the delay of opening of Njiru Secondary School. The right to education is a constitutional right and the fact that the school remains closed is very unfortunate and many children around and within Njiru should not be in any way denied the basic access to their education. On the issue of land or ownership of land by many secondary schools in this country; there was a directive by the Ministry of Education that every school must be assisted by the Ministry of Lands to get ownership and possession of their land, where the school is situated, be it a primary school or secondary school. Therefore, we would have expected the Ministry of Education to come up and ensure that they assist on the issue of land and infrastructure. Therefore, I think these children need the necessary support so that the school can be reopened. You remember that the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Schools examinations are ongoing and so, it is very unfortunate that this is happening to the residents and children in Njiru Ward, more so, that the Constitution has provided that the right to education is a fundamental right that should not be denied by anybody. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I support this Petition and I hope the relevant Committee will deal with this matter expeditiously and ensure the people and students who read and study in Njiru get that opportunity. Thank you."
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