- Nyoro urged fellow politicians to focus on fulfilling promises and executing manifestos.
- Ikana said the major problem that they are currently facing is lack of enough teachers.
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Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has called on elected leaders to prioritise service delivery over “political manoeuvring.”
Speaking in Shinyalu during the constituency’s education day, the MP underscored that the re-election of leaders should hinge on their substantive contributions to the welfare of the populace, rather than mere rhetoric.
"As leaders, let us work diligently for the electorate, as our legacy will be defined by our actions in office. Kenyans will judge us by what we accomplish for them," Nyoro said.
Nyoro, who is the chair of the Budget and Appropriations Committee, urged fellow politicians to focus on fulfilling promises and executing manifestos.
Addressing the contentious Finance Bill 2024, he assured the public that their concerns would be heeded.
Nyoro unveiled the proposed 2024-25 budget, amounting to Sh3.9 trillion.
Notably, the education sector received a significant allocation of Sh700 billion.
Nyoro announced plans to transition Junior Secondary ~School (JSS) teachers and contract teachers to permanent and pensionable terms. Additionally, the budget encompasses the recruitment of 20,000 new teachers in the coming fiscal year.
Shinyalu MP Fred Ikana said the major problem that they are currently facing is the lack of enough teachers.
"As you have heard, Kuppet and Knut, there are many teachers who have not been employed but we thank President Ruto last year they employed some teachers. This year, we are urging that the Budget reduces the burden of employing Board of Management teachers," Ikana added.
Navakholo MP Emmanuel Wangwe said teachers who have not been employed will be hired but wondered if the government will train more.
Women Rep Vihiga Beatrice Adagala called on parents to take care of their daughters at home when they are on recess.
"Boys should also be taken care of I don't want to see anyone messing with the boy child. They should protected for them to learn and be something in future," she said.
MP Khwisero Christopher Aseka said teachers on internships should be given proper remuneration.
"I want to assure teachers that we have put that money in our Budget. Teachers who have also stayed in one job group for many years will also be promoted," he said