HTTP 200 OK
Allow: GET, POST, HEAD, OPTIONS
Content-Type: application/json
Vary: Accept
{
"count": 1608389,
"next": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=api&page=153566",
"previous": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=api&page=153564",
"results": [
{
"id": 1553842,
"url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1553842/?format=api",
"text_counter": 420,
"type": "speech",
"speaker_name": "Hon. Peter Kaluma",
"speaker_title": "The Temporary Speaker",
"speaker": {
"id": 1565,
"legal_name": "George Peter Opondo Kaluma",
"slug": "george-peter-opondo-kaluma"
},
"content": " Hon. Members, you now know what to check in terms of your roles under Article 95 of the Constitution. Hon. Chiforomodo is to ask Question 42/2025 on behalf of the Member for Kaloleni, Hon. Paul Katana. The ruling I am giving even with his notable presence in the House is that this Question has been responded to. Cabinet Secretary, this is a Question concerning failure by various schools to issue certificates. The Cabinet Secretary was very emphatic and clear on that and action will be taken."
},
{
"id": 1553843,
"url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1553843/?format=api",
"text_counter": 421,
"type": "scene",
"speaker_name": "",
"speaker_title": "",
"speaker": null,
"content": "(Question 42/2025 declared already answered)"
},
{
"id": 1553844,
"url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1553844/?format=api",
"text_counter": 422,
"type": "speech",
"speaker_name": "Hon. Peter Kaluma",
"speaker_title": "The Temporary Speaker",
"speaker": {
"id": 1565,
"legal_name": "George Peter Opondo Kaluma",
"slug": "george-peter-opondo-kaluma"
},
"content": "The Member of Parliament for Homa Bay County, Hon. Joyce Osogo Bensuda, to ask Question No. 43/2025."
},
{
"id": 1553845,
"url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1553845/?format=api",
"text_counter": 423,
"type": "speech",
"speaker_name": "Hon. Peter Kaluma",
"speaker_title": "The Temporary Speaker",
"speaker": {
"id": 1565,
"legal_name": "George Peter Opondo Kaluma",
"slug": "george-peter-opondo-kaluma"
},
"content": "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."
},
{
"id": 1553846,
"url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1553846/?format=api",
"text_counter": 424,
"type": "scene",
"speaker_name": "",
"speaker_title": "",
"speaker": null,
"content": "Question 43/2025"
},
{
"id": 1553847,
"url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1553847/?format=api",
"text_counter": 425,
"type": "heading",
"speaker_name": "",
"speaker_title": "",
"speaker": null,
"content": "EXISTENCE OF ADULT EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN THE COUNTRY"
},
{
"id": 1553848,
"url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1553848/?format=api",
"text_counter": 426,
"type": "speech",
"speaker_name": "Homa Bay County, ODM",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Atieno Bensuda",
"speaker": null,
"content": " Hon. Temporary Speaker, I rise to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Education the following Question: Could the Cabinet Secretary: (a) indicate whether there exist adult education institutions in the country and provide details on the Government’s policies regarding adult education, including its operational framework and accessibility by marginalised communities? (b) state how many teachers in the country are trained and specialised in adult education, including measures that have been put in place by the Ministry to enhance their capacity? (c) outline steps taken by the Government to sensitise and encourage potential students to enrol in adult education programmes? My three-part Question is based on the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda, digital transformation and also teenage mothers who drop out from school. Adult education should be taken up seriously. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker."
},
{
"id": 1553849,
"url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1553849/?format=api",
"text_counter": 427,
"type": "speech",
"speaker_name": "Mr Julius Migos Ogamba",
"speaker_title": "The Cabinet Secretary for Education",
"speaker": null,
"content": " Thank you Hon. Temporary Speaker. Adult and continuing education has been a national priority since Independence. Literacy is essential for sustainable development. Article 43 (1)(f) of the Constitution guarantees every person the right to education. In line with this commitment, the Ministry of Education has developed and is implementing policies and guidelines to support the delivery of adult and continuing education as an integral component of the life-long learning. The legal framework includes the Basic Education Act 2013 which recognises adult and continuing education as a critical component within the broader basic education framework. In terms of the policy and strategic framework, the Kenya Vision 2030 prioritises human capital development and life-long learning as enablers of national transformation. In the education sector, Sessional Paper No.1 of 2019 underscores the need to promote life-long learning and skills development for youth and adults. The National Education Sector Strategic Plan 2023-2027 outlines strategic interventions to improve access, equity and quality in adult education. The strategic plan also provides for review and harmonisation of adult and continuing education policies. In addition to this, there is the National Adult and Continuing Education Framework of 2010 that provides concrete policy options on what should be done to overcome literacy and numeracy challenges to enable adult and continuing education to play its rightful role in national development. Currently, the Ministry has developed a national policy on adult and continuing education to provide an updated policy environment for governance and coordination of adult and continuing education in the country. At the Ministry level, the implementation of adult and continuing education is coordinated under the Directorate of Adult and Continuing Education within the State Department of Basic Education. The operational framework includes the following: One, community-based learning centres. Those centres serve as key delivery points for literacy, numeracy and life-long skills training especially in rural and informal settlements. The KICD has also developed curricular that is tailored for adult learners. The KNEC administers 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."
},
{
"id": 1553850,
"url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1553850/?format=api",
"text_counter": 428,
"type": "speech",
"speaker_name": "Mr Julius Migos Ogamba",
"speaker_title": "The Cabinet Secretary for Education",
"speaker": null,
"content": "proficiency assessments and certification. The Government has also continued to recruit and capacity-build adult education officers, instructors, and facilitators, to ensure quality delivery of services. There is also monitoring and evaluation through a structuring monitoring and evaluation framework in place to track learner enrolment, completion, progression, and feeding the national education data system such as the National Education Management Information System (NEMIS). The Government has prioritised the inclusion of marginalised and under-served populations in adult and continuing education programming. This is through various interventions like mobile learning units and integration with alternative provision of basic education and training programmes, development of inclusive learning materials, and deployment of specialised instructors to enhance participation. Strengthening partnerships with civil society and faith-based organisations helps expand the reach and accessibility. Specific efforts to address barriers that are faced by women, youth, and adult learners include flexible learning schedules and sensitisation campaigns in a bid to promote gender and age inclusion. Lastly, there is, as well, the integration of digital literacy and vocational training to improve employability and livelihoods among adult learners. In addition to this, we have rolled out the recognition of prior learning to provide a framework for the recognition of informal skills and competencies that are gained through experience. Currently, there are 148,341 adults enrolled in institutions country-wide. The Directorate of Adult and Continuing Education in the State Department for Basic Education is responsible for adult education instructors. There are two categories of adult education instructors - full-time and part-time instructors. The Public Service Commission of Kenya, on a permanent and pensionable basis, employs full-time instructors. They work full-time. The total number of full-time instructors in the country is 797. They are trained in adult education, andragogy in teacher certification in adult education, diploma in education, adult education and community development, Bachelor of Education in adult education and community development, and Masters in education and adult education. The Government engages part-time instructors on a voluntary and temporary basis. They work for two hours per day, three days a week. They are paid a token of appreciation called an honorarium for the work done for ten months in a year. Funds for the payment of honoraria for those instructors are channelled through county directors of education (CDEs). To enhance the capacity of instructors, the Directorate regularly conducts in-service training. The Ministry also approves courses for those who wish to undertake further studies. Instructors are encouraged to undertake self-sponsored short promotional courses. The Directorate undertakes various activities to encourage potential students to enrol for adult education programmes. The activities include the International Literacy Day held in September in all 47 counties annually, the Learners' Week held a day to the International Literacy Day, community mobilisation drives through public barazas, publicity through print and electronic media, and advocacy through established community learning. We have also set up adult education desks in all Huduma Centres to encourage the enrolment for adult education. I submit, Hon. Temporary Speaker."
},
{
"id": 1553851,
"url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1553851/?format=api",
"text_counter": 429,
"type": "speech",
"speaker_name": "Hon. Peter Kaluma",
"speaker_title": "The Temporary Speaker",
"speaker": {
"id": 1565,
"legal_name": "George Peter Opondo Kaluma",
"slug": "george-peter-opondo-kaluma"
},
"content": " Hon. (Dr) Joyce Osogo Bensuda, any rejoinder?"
}
]
}