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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr.",
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    "content": "we find out the effect of the regulations on COVID-19? The policing on COVI-19 is not happening very well, particularly in Nairobi. If there are violators of COVID-19 regulations, it is in Nairobi. The police have given up on curfew and roadblocks have been opened. Therefore, I am not sure whether we are actually saying that we leave Kenyans to the gods. It appears that that is the case. That is very dangerous. Madam Temporary Speaker, I support this report. I think the cross-cutting issues and the things that are very important on COVID-19 should be addressed very seriously. The reports as to whether our hospitals have no capacity should find a way in this report. Progressively, you must tell us whether we have capacity or we do not have capacity; so that we prepare for the coming of Christ. If we do not have capacity, let us tell Kenyans, you are on your own, if you get sick, pray, look for your Priest because you are either going to hell or heaven. We cannot cure you. Those reports are important as you handle the questions of economy and questions that are coming to you regularly. However, I think the Government itself has slackened on COVID-19. There appears to be some laissez-faire by the Government on this matter, which should not happen. It should not happen because it is a very serious issue. We hope that we can tackle COVID-19 in future. Lastly, everybody talks about the cure for COVID-19 all over the world and you know a friend of ours who has been taking Chinese medicine everyday about COVID-19. You and I know him. He takes a dose. The question fundamentally is--- This medicine was provided to him by a high-ranking Ambassador. You know that, Sen. Sakaja. So, can we begin creating hope in the country by Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) reporting that we are making some progress in tackling COVID-19, so that we do not consign Kenyans to graves and very ugly scenes about coffins wrapped in polythene bags and people wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) units. Sen. Sakaja, it is sad to report and to hear that in your County Pumwani Hospital has 17 cases of COVID-19. What does that mean? Does that mean that the doctors in Pumwani are treating COVID-19 patients without protection? Or is it that COVID-19 is being spread in the air? This is because those are also sentiments that are being spoken about. How did we get 17 people in Pumwani getting sick? Lastly, how did we get 17 people in St. Andrews School, Turi getting sick in one institution? Does that mean that they have locked up students and staff in that school? Some of these things must be addressed so that proper sanctions can be taken where necessary. Lastly, commendations to you. Do not forget the support staff who are preparing these reports for you. Please make sure that there is a paragraph in this report thanking the support staff of the Senate. This is because we forget to thank these people for writing reports on the impeachment, in the case of Sen. Halake and in your case, eight progress reports in such record time. I thank you."
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