{"count":1608389,"next":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=153198","previous":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=153196","results":[{"id":1550162,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1550162/?format=json","text_counter":93,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Kathiani, WDM","speaker_title":"Hon. Robert Mbui","speaker":null,"content":"Ksh14 billion instead of the allocated amount of Ksh28 billion. Delays in releasing funds leave many public schools facing severe cash flow challenges, forcing them to adopt cost-cutting measures such as shortening school terms – which undermines the quality of education. Further, delayed funds have accumulated to Ksh64 billion over a period of five years, creating pending bills that endanger the operational stability of numerous schools across the country."},{"id":1550163,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1550163/?format=json","text_counter":94,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Kathiani, WDM","speaker_title":"Hon. Robert Mbui","speaker":null,"content":"It is against this background that I request a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Education on the following: 1. A report on the status of disbursement of capitation funds to public schools for the first term of 2025, including the total amount currently owed to public schools due to delays in disbursement. 2. The capitation amount allocated per child for examination and activity fees in primary and secondary schools and whether it is adequate for those operations. 3. The measures being taken by the Ministry to ensure timely disbursement of capitation funds. 4. Existence of any planned review of the amount of capitation funds allocated per child in light of the harsh economic conditions, noting that the money is not enough. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."},{"id":1550164,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1550164/?format=json","text_counter":95,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Speaker","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Chair of the Departmental Committee on Education, when can you bring a response?"},{"id":1550165,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1550165/?format=json","text_counter":96,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Tinderet, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Julius Melly","speaker":null,"content":" Hon. Speaker, I will bring it in two weeks. The request needs a comprehensive answer."},{"id":1550166,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1550166/?format=json","text_counter":97,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Speaker","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Okay, two weeks. Dr Joyce Bensuda."},{"id":1550167,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1550167/?format=json","text_counter":98,"type":"heading","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"RECRUITMENT CRITERIA AND DEPLOYMENT OF TEACHERS"},{"id":1550168,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1550168/?format=json","text_counter":99,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Homa Bay County, ODM","speaker_title":"Hon. Atieno Bensuda","speaker":null,"content":" Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I request a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Education regarding the recruitment criteria and deployment of teachers in schools across the country. Concerns have been raised about the recruitment and deployment of teachers, particularly in cases where schools receive newly recruited teachers who have a year or less until retirement. Such schools experience disruptions in teaching. Consequently, teachers lack sufficient time to integrate into the school system and establish meaningful relationships with students. This leads to reduced investment in the students' welfare as the teachers lack sustained commitment to the school, affecting academic performance and school management. The International Labour Organisation (ILO) and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) guidelines on teacher management and deployment emphasise stability and continuity in the teaching profession to ensure quality education. The deployment of teachers approaching their retirement date does not align with these best practices, leading to disparities in educational performance among schools. It is against this backdrop that I request a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Education on the following: 1. The procedure used in recruitment and deployment of teachers to ensure stability and continuity for both teachers and students. 2. A report on the retirement criteria for teachers based on school demographics, indicating whether student population and school needs are considered. 3. Measures in place to ensure that teachers are absorbed while in their prime age to maximise long-term teaching expertise. 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":1550169,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1550169/?format=json","text_counter":100,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Homa Bay County, ODM","speaker_title":"Hon. Atieno Bensuda","speaker":null,"content":"4. Existing policies on the maximum number of schools per region, ward or area and how these policies influence teacher recruitment and deployment to ensure equitable distribution of teachers in all schools. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."},{"id":1550170,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1550170/?format=json","text_counter":101,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Speaker","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Thank you, Hon. Bensuda. Hon. Melly, when can you bring a response to that request?"},{"id":1550171,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1550171/?format=json","text_counter":102,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Tinderet, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Julius Melly","speaker":null,"content":" I will bring the Statement in two weeks, Hon. Speaker."}]}