Subject: development of a school busing program to provide all-inclusive transport services to children from informal settlements

The Constitution of Kenya 2010 provides that every person has the right to live. Further aware, that Article 53(2) of the Constitution states that a child's best interests are of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child. Concerned that many schoolchildren, especially in formal settlements, travel long distances to access the few available education facilities that are affordable. Further concerned that there is an increased number of road accidents involving school-going children in Nairobi City County, especially those in public schools. Cognizant of the vulnerability of the accompanying schoolchildren, crisscrossing Nairobi highways, and busy roads to access the few affordable educational institutions, which endangers their lives. Acknowledging, that the National Transport and Safety Authority has put in place measures to ensure road safety, performance, in line with international best practices. Noting that Section 62 of the Children Act 2022, provides that the county government may, in consultation with the National Children Council, establish welfare schemes to provide or facilitate the provision of child care facilities and programs for children, including children with disabilities; This Assembly urges the County Executive, in conjunction with the Ministry of Education, community-based organizations, and other relevant stakeholders to develop a school busing program to provide all-inclusive transport services to children from informal settlements to access government schools and reduce road accidents.
Notice of Motion 25th April, 2024
Mover Hon. Kennedy Swaka, MCA
Seconder Hon. Samson Ooko, MCA
Division (Question carried by 15 votes to 11)
Dates Debated and/or Concluded 13th June, 2024
Remarks Approved
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