Jude L. Kangethe Njomo

All parliamentary appearances

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• 23 Nov 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Chairman. I beg to move:- THAT, Clause 2 of the Bill be amended by― (a) deleting paragraph (c); (b) inserting the following new definitions in their proper alphabetical sequence― “instrument of accreditation” means the Charter or Letter of Interim Authority establishing a university issued under this Act; “quality assurance” means the employment by a university of various measures and mechanisms developed by the Commission to assess, maintain and enhance standards of programmes offered by a university. This amendment seeks to provide parameters under which the Commission can consider approval of any University. Today, whenever the Commission ... view
• 23 Nov 2016 in National Assembly: I am moving Clause (2). The amendment seeks to delete the definition of the word “approval of academic programmes” as used in the Bill which is insignificant as the words are self-explanatory and also not used anywhere else in the Bill. Further, the amendment also seeks to redefine the public quality assurance, to provide clarity by specifying what quality assurance is, and the employment of various measures and mechanisms developed by the Commission to access, maintain and enhance academic standards offered by the university. That amendment further seeks to define the words “instruments of accreditation which refers to the charter ... view
• 23 Nov 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. I noticed that Hon. Ichung’wah is back. However, I beg to move: THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 3 and substituting therefor the following new clause― Amendment of 3. Section 5 of the principal Act is amended― section 5 of No. 42 (a) in subsection (1) by deleting the word “accredit” of 2012. appearing in paragraph (l) and substituting therefor the word “approve”; (b)by inserting the following new subsection immediately after subsection (2A) ― “(2B).(1) The Commission shall, in approving and inspecting university academic programmes― (a) analyse and consider the following factors ... view
• 23 Nov 2016 in National Assembly: (ix) extra-curricular activities offered by a university. (b) ensure openness, maintain objectivity and consistency in arriving at its decision. (2) Despite subsection (1), the Commission may consider any other factor as it may deem fit and may rank each factor assessed to indicate the level of compliance. This amendment seeks to provide for parameters that the Commission shall consider in approving and inspecting of universities. You notice that today whenever this Commission goes to inspect universities and other institutions, they do not have a marking scheme. This is the case and yet this is something which they use on every ... view
• 23 Nov 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, I beg to move: Amendment 4. The principal Act is amended by deleting section 6 and of section 6 substituting therefor the following new section― of No. 42 of 2012. view
• 23 Nov 2016 in National Assembly: 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
• 23 Nov 2016 in National Assembly: 6. (1) The Commission shall consist of― view
• 23 Nov 2016 in National Assembly: (a) chairperson appointed by the President; view
• 23 Nov 2016 in National Assembly: (b) the Principal Secretary in the Ministry for the time being responsible for university education; (c) the Principal Secretary in the Ministry for the time being responsible for national treasury; (d) one person appointed by the Cabinet Secretary who is a distinguished academic scholar with at least ten years’ experience in university education; (e) one person nominated by the Federation of Kenya Employers and appointed by the Cabinet Secretary; (f) one person nominated by chairpersons Councils of public universities in a forum of chairpersons of the Councils of public universities convened by the Cabinet Secretary for that purpose; (g) one ... view
• 23 Nov 2016 in National Assembly: Secretary for that purpose; and the Commission Secretary, who shall be an ex-official member of the Commission. This clearly defines who forms the Commission just to make sure that there is no ambiguity or tug of war. The amendment also seeks to provide a transition clause. It says that those people who are serving in the Commission for now will continue serving until the expiry of their terms. This will avert a situation where the Commissioners will feel like their terms have been cut short. Thank you. view