Education CS Ezekiel Machogu during a past appearance in National Assembly Chambers.
By Our Correspondent
The National Assembly reconvened yesterday with a packed agenda, including the return of Members’ Question Time.
As per the provisions outlined in Standing Orders, the Cabinet Secretary for Education, Ezekiel Machogu, is expected to address a range of inquiries during the plenary session scheduled for today.
Among Questions raised by lawmakers isΒ the transition process for pupils moving from Primary Schools to Junior Secondary Schools and Form One in the upcoming 2023 Academic Year and the status of the Guidelines of Implementation of the Junior Secondary School policy specifically concerning provision of meals .
In addition, concerns surrounding the delayed distribution of books for Junior Secondary School learners in public schools and the delay in the supply of course books for public secondary schools in some areas, among them Samburu East Constituency.
Charles Onchoke, the MP for Bonchari Constituency, has sought updates on the construction of classrooms under the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) Phase II in ten secondary schools within his constituency.
Further, Nyakach Constituency MP Aduma Owuor, has raised concerns regarding nepotism, mismanagement, and violations of the Ministry of Education guidelines related to the acquisition and disposal of school assets, as well as the recruitment of non-teaching and casual staff.
On her part, Joyce Kamene, the MP for Machakos County, has inquired about the provision of sanitary pads to schoolgirls during each financial year from 2017/2018 to 2022/2023.
Finally, Gabriel Kagombe, MP Gatundu South Constituency, has sought details onΒ measures to ensure equal access to education for children with Autism/Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
The Members Question time begins at 3.00pm.
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