Prof. Prof. Olweny

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Entries 611 to 620 of 1845.

• 2 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is based on the food security status and the poverty index of the area. Enrolment will also determine how much is given to the school. But the Member of Parliament can come and we discuss about that issue. These issues are also considered in the District Education Board (DEB) meetings where we all sit. So, he can raise it with DEB when they are having a meeting. Once we get the information, we will act appropriately. view
• 2 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, teachers have been given instructions to make sure the schools are open. They do not have to teach. If it is okay for them, they can teach. But they have been instructed to keep the children in school, so that they do not go home because there is no food at home. We do not want children to roam around looking for food. With regard to the children who are in schools that have the school feeding programme, they are supposed to stay in school so that they are fed. The District Education Officers (DEOs) have been ... view
• 2 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, there are loud consultations here. I request the Chair to ask my colleagues to allow me to listen to the question. Could the hon. Member repeat his question? view
• 2 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, early this year, the Ministry came in when various parts of the country were suffering with regard to famine as relates to the payment of fees. If that situation recurs, then it will be looked into because we all know the country is in a very difficult situation. So, the Ministry will look into those issues. view
• 28 Jul 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a)The TSC employed 18,060 teachers on contract terms under the Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP). The ESP was meant to spur economic growth by creating jobs and income in all the constituencies. The terms of the contract were as follows: The teachers engaged shall be paid a monthly salary of Kshs10,000 for primary school teachers, and 15,000 for post-primary school teachers. The salary paid is all inclusive. The contract period shall be three years, with the option of renewal at the sole discretion of the TSC. TSC shall meet the contractual teacher’s monthly ... view
• 28 Jul 2011 in National Assembly: (b) The Ministry of Education in a letter dated 31st March, 2011 and on the 2011/2012 to 2013/2014 Medium Term Budget requested the Treasury for Kshs6.556 billion for the recruitment of additional 10,000 teachers and absorption of contract teachers on permanent and pensionable terms for the 2011/2012 Financial Year. However, the Treasury failed to allocate the funds in the Budget for 2011/2012. The Departmental Committee on Education, Research and Technology is currently handling the matter with the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Ministry of Finance. I assume they did it some time back. Meanwhile, the teachers on contract ... view
• 28 Jul 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I remember very well that the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance initiated a number of projects under the Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP), and contracting of teachers was part of that. view
• 28 Jul 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I was reading the answer as it is stated here, but I made a remark that it was done. Of course, the Departmental Committee on Education, Research and Technology considered this in its meetings with staff from the Ministry and the Budget Committee. That is how the recommendations in the Report that was laid and debated here came up. view
• 28 Jul 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we are yet to pass the Finance Bill. view
• 28 Jul 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, first and foremost, the Ministry of Education is not a money-making Ministry. I have laid on the Table a letter to the Treasury by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education and if you go through that letter, you will find that Item No.3 talks about turning the contract teachers into permanent and pensionable teachers if we were given the money we requested for. view