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"content": "The Committee is conducting an inquiry into the distribution of fake fertilizer in various parts of the country. Members of the Committee watched an exposé titled; “Fertiliser Deception” by Africa Uncensored. Following this, the Committee resolved to visit depots in various counties and met with the affected farmers. The Committee, thereafter, met with the Cabinet Secretary, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB), the KNTC and the Silica Booster Innovate Manufacturers Limited. The Committee will this Friday, 19th April, meet with the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) Kel Chemicals Limited, Mems Distributors Limited and all other companies that supplied fertiliser under the Government Fertilizer Subsidy Programme and, thereafter, table its report. Mr. Speaker, Sir, in conclusion, I wish to thank your Office and that of the Clerk of the Senate for the continuous support accorded to the Committee in undertaking its work. I also wish to thank Members of the Committee for their commitment and diligence in their contribution during the Committee activities. I thank you."
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"content": " The next Statement is by the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Health. Where is Sen. Mandago? I thought I saw him in the House!"
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"content": "I am here, Mr. Speaker, Sir."
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"content": " Proceed."
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"content": "ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH"
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"content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is a Statement relating to the activities of the Standing Committee on Health, from 13th February, 2024, to 28th May, 2024. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.56(1)(b) of the Senate Standing Orders to make a Statement relating to the activities of the Standing Committee on Health during the Part I of the Third Session of the 13th Parliament. The Standing Committee on Health is established under Standing Order No.228 (3) of the Senate Standing Orders and is mandated to consider all matters relating to medical services, public health and sanitation. During the period under review, the Committee held 16 sittings, during which it considered one Bill, one inquiry, undertook one county visit and held one stakeholder engagement. Concerning the Bills, during the period under review, the Cancer Prevention and Control (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.45 of 2022) was committed to the Committee on Thursday, 28th March, 2024. The Committee is waiting for memoranda submissions for consideration and intends to lay its report thereafter. The Committee has concluded on the following Bills and the reports are undergoing approval process for tabling by Tuesday, 23rd April, 2024: (a) The Community Health Services Bill (Senate Bills No.4 of 2023). (b) The Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Bill (Senate Bills No.17 of 2023). (c) The E- Health Bill (Senate Bills No.32 of 2023). The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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"content": "On petitions, Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Committee has concluded its consideration of the Petition by Kenyatta University medical students on the engagement and use of Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) by medical students at Kenyatta University. A report on this has been compiled and is awaiting adoption by the Committee. Moving to Statements, during the period under review, the Committee considered and sought responses on the following 10 Statements as follows– (a) Statement by Sen. Hamida Kibwana, MP, on the circumstances that led to the amputation of baby Jennifer Mwasi’s hand at Wesu Hospital in Taita-Taveta County. (b) Statement by Sen. Hamida Kibwana, MP, on the absence of a databank for unclaimed bodies in Kenya. (c) Statement by Sen. Joe Nyutu, MP, on the state of medical equipment supplied by Megascope to Level 5 Hospitals across the country. (d) Statement by Sen. Fatuma Dullo, MP, on the operational state of the Isiolo County Referral Hospital Morgue. (e) Statement by Sen. David Wakoli, MP, on the assessment of policy on the availability and supply of medical oxygen in Kenya. (f) Statement by Sen. Gloria Orwoba, MP, on the inadequate bed capacity at Mbagathi and Mama Lucy hospitals in Nairobi City County. (g) Statement by Sen. Kathuri Murungi, MP, on the delayed remittance of funds by the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to health facilities. (h) Statement by Sen. George Mbugua, MP, on the expected impact of trained and experienced nurses seeking jobs abroad on nursing services in hospitals countrywide. (i) Statement by Sen. Joseph Kamau Githuku, MP, on the poor state of healthcare in Lamu County. (j) Statement by Sen. Miraj Abdulrahman, MP, on the healthcare provision to teenage and adolescent mothers in public healthcare facilities. The Statements are pending consideration by the Committee. Correspondences on the pending Statements have been forwarded to the relevant stakeholders. Mr. Speaker, Sir, during the period under review, the Committee finalised its inquiry into alleged irregularities in procurement of Long-Lasting Insecticidal Mosquito Nets (LLINs) by the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA). A report on this has been compiled and is awaiting adoption by the Committee. Further to the above, the Committee has resolved to open inquiries into the following topical issues of concern during this session– (a) Inquiry into the access and provision of oxygen in emergency care facilities in the country. (b) Inquiry into the circumstances that led to the amputation of Baby Yasir Ridhwan’s fingers at Kerugoya County Referral Hospital. (c) Inquiry into the death of Wakili Macharia J. M. at Murang’a Level Four Hospital. (d) Inquiry into pending bills and fraudulent claims at the NHIF. (e) Inquiry into exchequer funding for delivery of community health services by Non-State Actors (NSA). The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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"content": "Moving on to stakeholder engagements and workshops, during the period under review, the Committee, in collaboration with the Senate Liaison Office (SLO), held one stakeholder engagement with Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD), a United Kingdom (UK) public body dedicated to supporting democracy around the world, and working with parliaments, political parties and civil society groups to help make countries political systems fairer, more inclusive, accountable and transparent, in its quest to implement post-legislative scrutiny as a monitoring and evaluating tool on health related laws, not only national, but also county laws, with a particular focus on the Health Act, 2017. Next is county visits. Ordinarily, committees execute bulk of their work in the committee rooms within the precincts of Parliament. However, occasions do arise when it is necessary to augment the evidence gathered within the precincts with site visits. Site visits, apart from providing first-hand evidence, do avail the opportunity for intensive oversight and extended public participation. Accordingly, during the Second Session, the Committee undertook inspection and familiarization visits to seven counties, including Kisii, Nyamira, Bomet, West Pokot, Trans Nzoia and Turkana. The reports of the said visits have been compiled and are awaiting adoption by the Committee. The Committee further commits to undertake additional visits of all the remaining counties during the Third and Fourth Sessions. Moreover, on Monday, 25th March, 2024, the Committee undertook an inspection and familiarization visit to Nairobi City County, arising from Statements sought by fellow Hon. Members and the general outcry over the deplorable state of healthcare services in certain health facilities in Nairobi City County. The Committee intends to undertake another visit to Nairobi City County and, thereafter, will present its findings to the House. In conclusion, Mr. Speaker, sir, I wish to thank your Office and that of the Clerk for the support accorded to the Committee in undertaking its work. I also wish to acknowledge the support of the hon. Members of the Committee and this House for the support. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir."
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"content": " Statement pursuant to Standing Order No.52. The Hon. Mwinyihaji Faki."
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"content": "HALI NGUMU NA UNYANYASAJI WA WAFANYIKAZI EPZ"
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