Prof. Prof. Olweny

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 491 to 500 of 1845.

• 12 Oct 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Government intended the schools to be returned to the original sponsors, particularly the African Independent Churches. The Government gave the go ahead, but if the community did not want it that way, then the Government retained the schools under the DEB. view
• 12 Oct 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, these are policy matters which I cannot commit myself here until everything is sorted out. I just cannot commit the Ministry on matters relating to money here on the Floor. view
• 12 Oct 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the taskforce has given us the interim report and has briefed us on its progress. We expect the final report mid next month. view
• 12 Oct 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg the Member to repeat the question. I did not get it well. view
• 12 Oct 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, they are paid every three months. Unless I check on the policy that relate to this, I cannot make a commitment on the Floor of the House because it relates to money. view
• 12 Oct 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, if the school was closed during the colonial days and then re-opened under the DEB, the Education Act provides that the community concerned makes a request to the Ministry that it wants that school to revert to the original sponsor, which was either a church or Muslim sponsor. Once this is brought up, we will listen to it and do as the community wants. view
• 12 Oct 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is not automatic because some people may want it reverted and others may oppose it. So, we have to get a formal request and then inform the stakeholders and the community that we are now handing the school back to such and such faith-based institutions as the sponsors. But should someone come up with an objection, we will listen to that. view
• 12 Oct 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, that is an issue that, if we have to change it, there must be consultations. I have to go and consult with the rest of view
• 12 Oct 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, sponsors are our partners in education. So, we always agree together on how to handle such matters. Where the sponsor has a request, it will be looked into, but they do not interfere with the management of schools. Should that come to our attention, we will deal with it. There have been a few cases, but they have been sorted out. view
• 12 Oct 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, let me inform the House that those people are not employed permanently. They work on temporary basis. They are not permanent employees of the Ministry or TSC. view