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    "id": 989427,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/989427/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mumias East, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Benjamin Washiali",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Benjamin Jomo Washiali",
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    "content": " I sincerely thank you, Hon. Speaker. I rise to request for a Statement regarding virtual learning. Pursuant to provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I wish to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Education and Research regarding the introduction of virtual learning. We are all aware that COVID-19 is a serious international pandemic that has led to the closure of our schools since 15th March 2020. However, despite the Government having established virtual learning for home-based schooling for learners across the country, not all pupils and students have equal access to television and mobile telephone gadgets with internet access due to socio-economic difficulties. Further, many parents and guardians lack the necessary academic capacity and background to assist their children to benefit from home schooling through e- 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."
}