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    "id": 1092223,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1092223/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kwanza, FORD-K",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Ferdinand Wanyonyi",
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        "legal_name": "Ferdinard Kevin Wanyonyi",
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    "content": "I take this opportunity to support this Amendment Bill because it has come at the right time. At the same time, we should take some time to explain to our people who are the beneficiaries on how it will help them. That way, they can contribute voluntarily towards NHIF. It should not be punitive if one does not contribute. For example, we want to encourage the boda boda riders because they are the ones riding around in a very risky manner. You see them on the roads riding carelessly. The risks they undertake while rushing to make a daily earning are very high. So, let us help people understand the importance of NHIF so that they can contribute voluntarily and ease the burden on Members of Parliament. For example, somebody breaks his leg... Today I have received four cases from my constituency where some young men had a very serious head-on collision accident. They are now being treated in Eldoret and they are asking to be sent some money because some metals have to be inserted in their legs. The bill is about Kshs1.3 million. Where can I get that kind of money? So, let us pass these amendments and encourage people to contribute voluntarily so that they are covered and the burden is eased. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I thank you for giving me this opportunity, I was not just complaining. Equipping our hospitals is another issue. Those facilities should be equipped. I do not want to see a person being transferred from my sub-county all the way to Nairobi because of lack of equipment. Let us have the equipment because the people can pay for the services offered. With those few remarks, I support this Amendment Bill. We will make some amendments in the Third Reading. 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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