24 Sep 2019 in National Assembly:
happening. The Ministry had not committed itself to publicising it through chiefs’ barazas, churches and both the print and electronic media on those issues.
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24 Sep 2019 in National Assembly:
When the 8-4-4 System of Education was being introduced, it was well publicised at chiefs’ barazas, churches and all over. The CBC is a very good system of education because it emphasises on identifying and nurturing the talents of the learner. What is the learner good in? We know that we are endowed differently by God. God has endowed our children in different ways. Some children are very good footballers and will not be scientists. Others are good musicians and can earn a living through it. So, the CBC is one of the best systems, but we need to do ...
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24 Sep 2019 in National Assembly:
One of the things that the Ministry and the Government has done well is the 100 per cent transition. As we move on, we will need more classes in secondary schools to accommodate Grades Seven to Nine. The question is whether the Ministry is prepared. That is why, as we prepare the next Budget, we should be alive to the fact that the education sector needs a lot of money. As classes in primary schools reduce, those in secondary schools increase. The same applies to the teaching service. We have a serious shortage of teachers in this country. The Government ...
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24 Sep 2019 in National Assembly:
The Sessional Paper does not address a number of issues including training. As we move forward, there is need for all universities in the country to have a link to the job market, so that no university trains students for the sake of it. What are the roles of the students as they take up and finish their courses in the various universities? You will realise that a student is going to clear…
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24 Sep 2019 in National Assembly:
Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. Hon. Kioni is a ranking Member of the House. He knows what should happen.
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24 Sep 2019 in National Assembly:
Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, this one applies to all of us in this House. We have a number of unemployed youths, and this is a time bomb for this country. A country that is unable to give jobs to its citizens is at a risk. The Sessional Paper is asking universities to look at how they can link with the job market so that after completing university education, one can seek employment. Alternatively, university education should impart skills on students to enable them to engage in self-employment activities once they graduate.
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24 Sep 2019 in National Assembly:
Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, the Committee also noted that the Paper does not address itself to issues contained in the National Education Sector Strategic Plan. The Sessional Paper was enriched when we asked a number of questions. The Ministry brought to the Committee a number of documents and one was the Report on the National Education Sector Strategic Plan 2018-2022.
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24 Sep 2019 in National Assembly:
Therefore, as a Committee, we recommend to the House as follows: The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposes only. Acertified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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24 Sep 2019 in National Assembly:
(i) That, the National Assembly approves the Revised Draft Sessional Paper No.1 of 2019 on the policy framework for reforming education and training for sustainable development in Kenya (ii) The Ministry of Education should fast-track the implementation of Sessional Paper No.1 of 2019 in order to put in place a framework for delivery of inclusive, equitable, quality, relevant education and training and research that promotes lifelong learning opportunities for all.
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24 Sep 2019 in National Assembly:
With those remarks, I beg to move and request Hon. Injendi to second.
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