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    "id": 1062208,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1062208/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Langat",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Christopher Andrew Langat",
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    "content": "I would like to call upon the Government to restructure the loan systems that were given to these people, so that their businesses are not seriously affected. The Government should go ahead to cushion these people because they play a very important role in the economy of this country. Secondly, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I want to bring to your attention that the stipend that used to be given to the aged in our societies stopped several months ago. This is the money that they have been using to pay for their National Hospital and Insurance Fund (NHIF), and support themselves during this period. The stipend that the Government used to give these people has stopped. The Government should come back to its senses and provide this money to these people because they are unable to work, so that they can earn a living. They are aged, old and some of them have been sick for a long time. Therefore, the Committee that will take over this responsibility should make sure that the aged are catered for accordingly. My time is up. I support this Statement. The Committee that will take up this Statement should bring the answers to this House. I also want to encourage the Committee on Health. In fact, most of the issues that came as a result of COVID-19 almost stopped during the time when the Ad Hoc Committee on COVID-19 situation in Kenya stopped. I want to cheer up our Committee on Health to take up their responsibility and assist this country during this time. Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir."
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