Florence Mwikali Mutua

All parliamentary appearances

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• 19 Nov 2020 in National Assembly: Accordingly, all employment vacancies are filled competitively with the object to promote national values, fairness, non-discrimination and equity. The available vacancies are advertised based on the demand for and the supply of teachers considering the existing establishments and budgetary provisions as provided. The Commission’s policy on recruitment is contained in Part V of the TSC Code of Regulations for Teachers which reads: The Commission shall recruit registered teachers in accordance with recruitment guidelines issued from time to time. The Commission shall advertise available vacancies based on the demand for and supply of teachers and taking into consideration the existing establishments. ... view
• 19 Nov 2020 in National Assembly: In developing the Code of Regulations for Teachers, the Commission strictly adhered to the provisions of the Constitution that underscores the principle of public participation and the provisions of the Statutory Instruments Act, 2010, which governs the process of developing subsidiary legislations. In addition, the Commission also complied with the Statutory Act, 2015 as is required by law. Thus every clause in the Code of Regulations was discussed, negotiated and agreed upon by all stakeholders in the education sector. Those stakeholders included, the Ministry of Education, the National Assembly and its Committees - that the Departmental Committee on Education and ... view
• 19 Nov 2020 in National Assembly: Question two: What particular factors informed the adoption of the criteria used during view
• 19 Nov 2020 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, thank you. The second question is: What particular factors informed the adoption of the criteria used during the recruitment and which particular entity approved the criteria? view
• 19 Nov 2020 in National Assembly: Regulation 55(1) of the Code of Regulations provides that the Commission shall recruit registered teachers in accordance to the recruitment guidelines issued from time to time. The following factors informed the adoption of the criteria used in recruitment: 1. Principles of fair competition and merit as the basis of appointment of public officers. The criteria ensure that those who graduated earlier are given first priority in recruitment. 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. view
• 19 Nov 2020 in National Assembly: 2. Transparency and accountability, equity, fairness and impartiality, inclusiveness and non-discrimination. Broad national objectives which include enhancing national cohesion and integration among communities. 3. Promotion of objectivity and certainty as the applicants are conscious of their chances of being recruited in any of the vacancies declared. 4. Affirmative action and people with disabilities are treated to a different score to increase their chances of being recruited. 5. The criteria are as approved by the Members of the Commission as per the established procedure pursuant to Article 237(b) of the Constitution. The third question is: What measures has the TSC put ... view
• 19 Nov 2020 in National Assembly: Lastly, in addition, interns deem themselves unemployed teachers. Their recruitment for employment under permanent and pensionable terms of service does not disadvantage other prospective teachers seeking recruitment under similar terms of service. view
• 19 Nov 2020 in National Assembly: The last question is what specific measures the TSC is undertaking to protect interests of local communities during recruitment of primary and secondary school teachers. The response reads that the constitutional design of the Republic of Kenya and its ideals aspires one cohesive nation founded on the national values and principles of governance. National public bodies like the TSC are bound to inculcate and promote essential values like patriotism, national unity, the rule of law, inclusiveness, equity, non-discrimination and protection of the marginalised, good governance, integrity, transparency and accountability, and sustainable development. view
• 19 Nov 2020 in National Assembly: The last part, and this is very key, reads that the limited budget the TSC receives for recruitment must, as a matter of fairness, be distributed to all counties without discrimination as per Section 5 of the Employment Act. The Commission strives to give equal opportunity for all Kenyans. To this end, the Commission has been allocating the available vacancies based on the overall understaffing in the country. view
• 19 Nov 2020 in National Assembly: I had given the Member the response in time. Thank you, Hon. Speaker. view