Dr. Christopher Andrew Langat

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• 25 Nov 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to move this important Motion in its amended form to join together two Reports because their themes were similar. I beg to move the following Motion- THAT, this House notes the Reports of the Standing Committee on Education on the 20th Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers (20CCEM) held in Nadi, Fiji from 19-23 February, 2018 and the TVET Conference held in Victoria, Canada from 27th April-2nd May, 2018, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 12th July, 2018 and Wednesday, 1st August, 2018 respectively. Based on the limitation ... view
• 25 Nov 2018 in Senate: from selfish to collaborative behavior and from concrete to abstract reasoning. This area was also dwelt in widely. The other sub-theme was primary and secondary education which was also touched on without limiting an area that concerns this particular Senate, which it Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). In this particular area, it was noted that TVET was important for several reasons. First, it can help translate school knowledge into applicable skills and promote economic growth. If these are acquired, with an awareness of sustainable use of resources and disposal of waste, this can be reflected in more environmentally ... view
• 25 Nov 2018 in Senate: equitable access to education through management. Several recommendations were made. Madam Temporary Speaker, I want to get to the conclusion part of it because of time. There was a great question on whether education can deliver sustainability and resilience. The answer qualifies as yes. If there is a political commitment, resource mobilization coupled with the persistent promotion of sustainable development and transformative potential of education system, it can be realized. Within that conclusion, there are several recommendations based on education, governance and management. In Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE), we were able to make seven recommendations. In the area of ... view
• 25 Nov 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I would like to thank my fellow Senators for their contribution to this very important Report, which came through this Conference. Members have touched on the importance of the deliberations that took place surrounding early childhood education and care and the importance of the discussions that were made concerning TVET education. It is becoming the only solution to the issue of unemployment of youth in our country. Madam Temporary Speaker, we also congratulate the Government for the steps that it has taken. As we saw yesterday, the skills-based education programme was being launched at the ... view
• 25 Nov 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for allowing me at this particular moment to make my contribution to this important Motion of Adjournment. We have been busy around, rushing home and coming back. This Motion is important because it will allow us to go back to our counties to visit our people and also to do some oversight. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 25 Nov 2018 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, I also would like to take this moment to pass my condolences to Sen. Faki for losing one of the members of his family. This recess will enable us to organize ourselves and support him during this particular needful moment. Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I beg to support this Motion. view
• 22 Nov 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to make this particular Statement. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 22 Nov 2018 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, Standing Order No.51(1)(b) provides that at least every three months, a Committee Chairperson is expected to make a Statement relating to activities of the Committee. In fulfillment of that provision, I wish to make a Statement with regard to the Standing Committee on Education for the period commencing 9th August, 2018 to 9th November, 2018. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Senate Standing Committee on Education was constituted in December, 2017 during the First Session of the Twelfth Parliament pursuant to the provisions of Senate Standing Order No.218. The Committee is mandated to consider all matters relating to education ... view
• 22 Nov 2018 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, on reporting on the activities of the Committee, I wish to provide details of each activity in the table below. view
• 14 Nov 2018 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Petition Report on the Table of the Senate today, Wednesday, 14th November, 2018- The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate view