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"content": "[The Temporary Speaker (Hon. David Ochieng’) left the Chair]"
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"content": "However, students who complete their studies under the international curriculum often face challenges seeking admission to local university or employment in the public sector due to restrictive guidelines set by the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC). One of the core functions of Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) is to carry out the equation of certificates and diplomas issued by credible examining boards. However, the guidelines published by the Council on 31st May, 2024 stipulate that institutional-based certificates or courses, whether local or international, similar to those offered by KNEC are not equitable. Currently, over 11,000 students are enrolled in various institutions offering international curricula in the country. This policy effectively bars these students from admission to local universities and from employment within the public sector---"
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"content": "(Loud consultations)"
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"content": "(Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai): Order, Hon. Members. Hon. Rashid Bedzimba should be heard in silence. We are not even able to hear what he is saying. Please, proceed."
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"content": " The policy bars these students from admission to local universities and from employment within the public sector solely due to lack of an equivalent certification. 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."
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"content": "It is against this background that I seek a statement from the Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Education on the following: 1. The reason for the inordinate delay by KNEC in formulating guidelines on equations of certificates or diplomas obtained from schools offering international curriculum within the country. 2. Measures undertaken by the Ministry of Education to facilitate the equation of certificates and diplomas obtained from international schools in the country, thereby allowing these students to access local university admission and public sector employment opportunities. 3. Action taken by the Ministry of Education to address the challenges faced by students of international curricula who are impacted by KNEC’s policies. Thank you."
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"content": "(Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai): Thank you very much. The Statement Request is referred to the Departmental Committee on Education. Chairman, Hon. Melly, when will you be able to respond to this request?"
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"content": " I will respond in two weeks' time, Hon. Temporary Speaker."
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"content": "(Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai): In two weeks’ time it will be. Thank you. Next is Hon. Abdul Haro, the Member for Mandera South. Please, proceed."
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