Could the Cabinet Secretary – (i) state the measures in place to ensure the safety of sch…

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28 Feb 2024 Asked by John Kiarie Waweru Cabinet Secretary for Education Private notice Answered

Question

The Member for Dagoretti South (Hon. John Kiarie, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Education: - Could the Cabinet Secretary – (i) state the measures in place to ensure the safety of school going children in the wake of unfortunate incidences of deaths in schools across the country in particular the recent death of (a) a pupil from alleged drowning at Visa Oshwal Academy; (b) the death of a pupil of Good Rich International School from an accident due to negligence; and (c) the death of three pupils from Maadili Junior school due to a road accident? (ii) state what policy is in place for use by schools when recruiting personnel that handle children in schools including bus drivers, coaches among others; and whether there are any on the job compulsory trainings on Safety as well as Crisis Communication Management for school personnel? (iii) state what measures the Ministry is taking to ensure that school personnel found culpable of negligence are brought to book?

Response

Responded to in the Plenary on 28th February 2024