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"content": "FAILURE BY GOVERNMENT TO PURCHASE LOCALLY PRODUCED RICE"
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"content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries on a matter of county-wide concern regarding the Government's failure to purchase locally produced rice in Mwea, Kirinyaga County, which has resulted in the accumulation of over 5,000 metric tonnes in storage facilities. In the statement, the committee should address the following- (1) The criterion process followed in approving the importation of rice into Kenya despite the existence of a stockpile of locally produced rice, specifically the 5,000 metric tonnes in Mwea. (2) Whether there were prior consultations with the Ministry of Agriculture, the Kenya National Trading Corporation (KNTC) and even farmers organizations, particularly those in Mwea, before the importation of rice. (3) Whether an assessment was conducted to evaluate domestic rice stocks prior to authorising the importation and if so, the Committee should provide the findings of that assessment. (4) The reason why the Government supports increased rice production through subsidized inputs yet fails to secure a market for the resulting surplus. (5) The measures being taken by the Government to protect local rice farmers from market distortions caused by the imported rice."
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"speaker_name": "Hon. Kathuri",
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"content": " Proceed, Sen. Hamida Kibwana."
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"content": "PUBLIC HEALTH THREAT POSED BY ANTI-MICROBIAL RESISTANCE (AMR)"
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"content": "Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. My statement is with regards to threat of Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR) and its deadly impact on child health in Kenya and across Africa. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Health on a matter of national concern regarding the public health threat posed by AMR, particularly regarding its impact on child health in Kenya and across the African continent. Mr. Speaker, Sir, a recent global study has linked over 659,000 child deaths in Africa that occurred in 2022 to anti-microbial resistance infections with Kenya identified 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": "among the countries experiencing a surge in the use of watch and reserve category antibiotics, high risk drugs that should be used sparingly. The sharp rise in usage has been attributed to weak regulation, misdiagnosis and inadequate diagnostic capacity posing a significant threat to the health system and national development. In the statement, the committee should address the following- (1) A status update on the national AMR surveillance systems in Kenya, including the level of functionality and coverage across the counties. (2) Measures implemented by the Ministry of Health to regulate the prescription and use of watch and reserve category antibiotics, particularly within pediatric and primary care settings. (3) Whether Kenya has developed or implemented a national action plan on AMR in line with the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations, including in current status. (4) Initiatives in place to strengthen the diagnostic infrastructure, enhance the capacity of healthcare professionals and raise public awareness on responsible antibiotics use. (5) Targeted interventions and investments made to support anti-microbial stewardship programmes, especially in county health systems and the impact of reducing misuse and resistance. I thank you."
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"speaker_name": "Hon. Kathuri",
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"content": " I will allow brief comments for 15 minutes before we proceed to statements under Standing Oder No.58. Proceed, Sen. Maureen Tabitha."
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"content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I was waiting for the mic. Allow me to make comments with regards to Sen. Eddy Oketch's statement as far as the issue of the status of insurance coverage for hospital assets is concerned. As you know, it is very important for assets to be insured. A hospital is a very critical space whereby its assets need to be insured. In the event of any damage, then the insurance would come in handy to either replace these machines or whichever depending on the terms that they have agreed on with their client. Sen. Oketch has narrowed it to Migori County with regard to the question of how the county has ensured that all its medical equipment is insured. This is a concern that does not only affect Migori County, but cuts across all the 47 counties. Nairobi City County, where I represent, has so many hospitals, both private and public. Narrowing it to public hospitals, it is important for hospital management to factor in the insurance budget for equipment, so that they can continue running. It also makes it safer for the management in the event of any damage or loss of this particular equipment. It is very important to have continued service delivery in these hospitals. The factor of insurance for the assets is very important. Insurance should not only be to the human aspect, but also this machinery, the way we all adhere to ensuring that we have insured our motor vehicles among other assets. 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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"speaker_name": "Sen. Tabitha Mutinda",
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"content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I will also be quick on the statement by Sen. Hamida Kibwana regarding the rising threat of the AMR and its deadly impact on child health in Kenya and across Africa. One of our greatest weaknesses we face, as a country, is on the issue of data. We are not doing so well when it comes to data collection because we should get a detailed report from the Ministry of Health as far as these issues of AMR are concerned. She has narrowed it to children because in the world that we are in today, we have so many antibacterials that have become so resistant. If we do not move with the current times as far as getting anti-microbiotics and all the medicine that is needed to fight these particular diseases, we will not be safe. We will also not be offering a safe space for our children, not only in Kenya, but across Africa. Since I sit in this Committee, I will champion to ensure that we get the right information and quick feedback that is needed. Thank you."
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"speaker_name": "Hon. Kathuri",
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"content": " Hon. Senator, as I said, we should do brief comments in under three minutes. Proceed, Sen. Oburu Odinga."
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