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    "id": 975045,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Mwaruma",
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        "legal_name": "Johnes Mwashushe Mwaruma",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I rise, pursuant to Standing Order No. 48(1), to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Education concerning the supply of textbooks and learning materials to public schools. In the statement, the Committee should- (1) Provide documentation showing the amount of tuition money allocated to different categories of schools, specifying the amount meant for textbooks vis-à-vis the amount of money allocated for other teaching materials like chalk, laboratory equipment and so on. (2) Explain why schools are being supplied with textbooks that do not fully meet their curriculum requirements. (3) Explain mechanisms put in place to ensure supply of books and learning materials in public schools are in line with Government policy and devoid of impropriety. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I need to offer explanation a bit but not to discuss the Statement. We know that secondary and primary school education is not devolved. It is a national Government function. However, schools are being supplied with textbooks they do not need. The teachers are not even consulted on the type of books that should be supplied. Secondly, when it comes to the amount of money given in terms of capitation, teachers are complaining that the Government is buying too many textbooks and the schools do not get enough money for other needs. They have many pending bills as a result. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, remember we are talking about pending bills in in the counties, Government institutions and the private sector. There is creation of pending bills in schools. The suppliers are in our counties. They are not being paid by the schools because too much money is being appropriated for buying textbooks. I hope the Committee on Education will answer appropriately. I thank you."
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