wilson sossion

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• 9 Feb 2022 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, I rise to present a Petition regarding refusal by the TSC to acknowledge undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate qualifications attained by in-service teachers from recognised institutions and universities. I, the UNDERSIGNED, on behalf of concerned teachers, draw the attention of the House to the following: THAT, the Government of Kenya is committed to ensuring the policy of objectives for teacher education are aligned to meet aspirations of the Constitution, Kenya’s Vision 2030 and UNESCO’s Education 2030 Agenda espoused in Sustainable Development Goal No.4; THAT, Section 35 (2) (a) of the Teachers Service Commission Act, 2012 emphasises the need ... view
• 9 Feb 2022 in National Assembly: skills, the Ministry of Education has integrated education and training in national development plans and strategies; THAT, in the interest of self-improvement, many teachers have progressively advanced their qualifications by pursuing and successfully earning higher qualifications ranging from diplomas to bachelors, masters and even doctoral degrees; view
• 9 Feb 2022 in National Assembly: THAT, the ILO/UNESCO Recommendation Concerning the Status of Teachers (1966) states that teaching is a form of public service which requires of teachers’ expert knowledge and specialised skills acquired and maintained through rigorous and continuing studies; THAT, the acquisition of higher certificates and qualifications undoubtedly equips teachers with specialised skills which enhance their professional competencies, mastery of content and quality of delivery; THAT, in pursuit for higher qualifications, teachers had legitimate expectations that TSC would reciprocate through commensurate compensation of their efforts in bettering the teaching profession with effect from the date of their graduation: THAT, unexpectedly, in 2014 the ... view
• 9 Feb 2022 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, I wish to report that now Kenya is ranked No.7 in global competiveness in the continent down from No.1 out of these types of reforms. THAT, efforts by the Petitioners to move the TSC to address the matter have been unsuccessful; THAT, the issues in respect of which the Petition is raised are not pending before any court of law, constitutional or any legal body; Therefore, your humble Petitioners pray that this House, through the Departmental Committee on Education and Research, intervenes in the matters raised in this Petition as follows: (i) inquires into the circumstances under ... view
• 9 Feb 2022 in National Assembly: And your Petitioners will ever pray. Thank you. view
• 9 Feb 2022 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. This Petition is extremely legitimate. The role of alumni in having a say in the running of universities is, indeed, essential considering the provisions of good governance in our Constitution stated under Article 10 on public participation. This group of stakeholders must be involved in the day-to-day running of institutions and should have a greater say. The Departmental Committee on Education and Research should look at the legal framework so that the role of alumni is entrenched and cut in law. It should not be a mere wish or pronouncement particularly at this time when universities ... view
• 9 Feb 2022 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, thank you for the opportunity to support this Petition. I do not know why we have not thought of it in this House. I know the role that alumni associations play in enhancing education. For example, locally, I am a graduate of Kenyatta University. Any time I feel like I want to give back to my university, I have to go and request the Vice-Chancellor to give me a chance to do something. This is something that we can put up. With a structure in place, it can help. I also happen to be a graduate of Columbia ... view
• 9 Feb 2022 in National Assembly: York City. Columbia University has its offices in Nairobi here. I am its alumnus together with the former Chief Justice Dr. Willy Mutunga, Judge Smokin Wanjala and so many other Kenyans. We give back to Columbia University in so many ways, including encouraging students who want to go abroad to study. For me, the whole thing of establishing alumni associations is rightly before this House. Once we have that in place many of us seated in this House will be able to give back in terms of mentoring students and helping to tackle issues that affect education in this country. ... view
• 9 Feb 2022 in National Assembly: I beg to move: view
• 9 Feb 2022 in National Assembly: THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 2. view