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    "content": "Hon. Senators, I have a Message, the Passage of the National Health Insurance Fund (Amendment) Bill, National Assembly Bill No. 21 of 2021. Hon. Senators, I wish to report to the Senate that pursuant to Standing Order No.41(3) and (4), I have received the following message from the Speaker of the National Assembly regarding the passage by the National Assembly of the National Health Insurance Fund (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.21 of 2021). Pursuant to the Standing Order, I now report the Message which I quote: - Whereas the National Health Insurance Fund (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.21 of 2021) was published vide the Kenya Gazette Supplement No.91 of 11th May, 2021, as a Bill proposing to amend the National Hospital Insurance Fund Act, 1998 to establish the National Health Scheme and enhance the mandate and capacity of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to facilitate and deliver the universal health coverage. Whereas, the National Assembly considered and passed the said Bill on Wednesday, 29th September, 2021 with amendments in the form attached hereto. Now therefore, in accordance with the provisions of Article 110(4) of the Constitution and Standing Order Nos.41 (1) and 142 of the National Assembly Standing Orders, I hereby forward the Bill to the Senate for consideration. Hon. Senators, pursuant to Standing Order No.157, which requires that- “The Senate shall proceed with a Bill that originates in the National Assembly in the same manner as a Bill introduced in the Senate by way of First Reading in accordance with Standing Order No.139.” I direct that the National Health Insurance Fund Amendment Bill, National Assembly No.21 of 2021 be listed on the Order Paper tomorrow, Thursday, 14th October, 2021 for the First Reading. I thank you. Next Order!"
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