Prof. Prof. Olweny

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Entries 941 to 950 of 1845.

• 30 Jun 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply but first, I want to apologize for coming late. (a) The trend in the academic performance in KCPE and KCSE in the new Samburu East District for 2008/2009 is tabulated below and I will read. This answer is a little bit too long and so, I beg the indulgence of the House to be patient with me. view
• 30 Jun 2010 in National Assembly: The KCPE results for 2008 had a mean score of 228.7. In 2009, the mean score was 226.1. The KCSE mean grade for 2008 was 4.7 and 2009; the mean score was 5.21. KCPE subject performance for 2008/2009. In 2008--- The MP has the details and so, I do not have to read it. view
• 30 Jun 2010 in National Assembly: (b) The actual establishment of teachers in Samburu East District is 220. The current shortage is 69. The other factors contributing to poor performance - other than teacher shortage which is one of the factors - are insecurity, drought, poverty, long distances to schools, nomadic movements, chronic food insecurity, school dropouts, poor infrastructure, cultural and traditional practices that are not compatible with modern learning practices and limited educational opportunities. view
• 30 Jun 2010 in National Assembly: (c) The Minister initiated and implemented the following strategies aimed at improving the academic performance in national examinations in Samburu East District. Posting three teachers for primary schools and four teachers per secondary school under the 210 normal annual replacement exercise; enhancing quality assurance and standards for monitoring curriculum development, academic performance and infrastructure development and intensifying in-service training for teachers in mathematics and languages. The Ministry allocated Kshs18 million to 20 primary schools and Kshs1 million to two secondary schools for infrastructure improvement programme. It provides food to schools under the Schools Feeding Programme to reduce hunger and malnutrition ... view
• 30 Jun 2010 in National Assembly: I will leave it at that. He already has the long answer. view
• 30 Jun 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, could he repeat the question so that I can understand him well? view
• 30 Jun 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am not getting that well. He is asking about indicators in respect to what? Is it in respect to improvement or what? view
• 30 Jun 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, that is a new district. Even the Economic Stimulus Programme started this year. We are yet to see the results of some of the things that we are putting on the ground. view
• 30 Jun 2010 in National Assembly: We have three secondary schools in the district and 35 primary schools. view
• 30 Jun 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I do not have the actual number of boarding schools for sure, unless I go and find out and then I bring the answer. view