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"speaker_name": "Hon. David Ochieng'",
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"content": " Thank you. Next Order."
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"content": " If you have the Order Paper, Questions will follow the pattern they appear on the last page. I hope Hon. Joyce Kamene is in the House ready with her Question. You already have the microphone with you, Hon. Joyce Kamene."
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"content": "EFFECTS OF WITHDRAWAL OF FUNDING BY USAID IN KENYA"
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"content": " Hon. Temporary Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I rise to request a statement from the Chairperson of the Department Committee of Health regarding the effects of the withdrawal of funding by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Kenya. The abrupt suspension of US foreign aid under USAID has significantly disrupted critical programs in the country. This suspension, which took effect on 24th January 2025, resulted from the US Presidential Executive Order mandating the re-evaluation and realignment of US foreign aid. Consequently, all new funding obligations and sub-obligations under the US Development Objective Agreements have been halted for 30 days, with the likelihood of permanent withdrawals from some projects. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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"speaker_name": "Machakos County, WDM",
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"content": "The halting of funding has caused severe economic and social disruptions, leading to the loss of at least 35,000 jobs, both directly and indirectly, as many NGOs in the health, agriculture and education sectors, among others, rely on USAID-backed contracts. Additionally, the healthcare sector is among the most affected, with thousands of doctors, nurses, midwives and community health workers facing imminent unemployment. USAID has allocated Ksh18 million to HIV/AIDS programmes, Ksh7.6 billion to basic healthcare and Ksh5.8 billion to maternal and child health, including family planning. These initiatives have been a lifeline for many communities, and this disruption jeopardises the ability of the country to meet its health targets. It is against this background that I request a statement from the Chairperson of the Department Committee on Health on the following: 1. The immediate steps being taken to ensure that critical health programs such as HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis management continue undisrupted. 2. The measures in place to support and retain healthcare workers affected by the suspension of the USAID funding. 3. The long-term strategies being adopted to ensure sustainable financing of the health and other crucial sectors using domestic resources, therefore reducing reliance on foreign aid. I thank you."
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"content": "(Hon. Walter Owino crossed the Floor without bowing to the Chair)"
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"speaker_name": "Hon. David Ochieng’",
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"content": " Hon. Owino, go back and do the right thing."
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"content": "(Hon. Walter Owino went to the Bar and bowed to the Chair)"
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"speaker_name": "Hon. David Ochieng’",
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"content": "This request shall be referred to the Departmental Committee on Health. I do not see the Chairperson. Is there any Member of that Committee? Hon. Nyamai, what did you want to comment about on this one? Go ahead; you have one or two minutes."
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