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    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Zani",
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    "content": "supplies procured were still lying in KEMSA, it suggests that only 3 per cent had been utilized at that time. During its enquiry, the Committee observed a number of issues. There was need for better oversight by the Ministry of Health over KEMSA, a disconnect between the board of KEMSA, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of KEMSA and the board of management, the issue timely reporting and lack of adhering to the reporting structures, among others. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I made about 26 various observations. This shows the level of work that was put in at the Committee level and by the researchers of this Committee. There is quite a lot of content. Number nine says that given that the management of KEMSA received communication from the acting Director-General of health informing them of the COVID-19 pandemic and requiring KEMSA to undertake the necessary preparations. KEMSA ought to have taken necessary steps towards planning for COVID-19 pandemic in good time. If we think back at how this pandemic ravaged people at various levels, it reminds me of how we generally manage disaster. Deaths occurred and treatment was problematic. We might want confirmation as to whether the Disaster Management Bill finally went through this. This was another Bill that was put in place that people can have better management of such disasters. This is not just a disconnect, but it amounts to serious consequences for the various situations that we have. At the introduction on page 21 of this report, the Committee resolved to enquire into allegations of procurement irregularities. The Committee requested for the certified copies. I have gone through the rest of the report. They seemed to have followed through because the level and focus in this Committee was upgraded. They got requests from usable partners, looked at tender letters, tender opening minutes, tender evaluation minutes, due diligence, professional opinions, and payments vouchers, et cetera . Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, even the presentation of the recommendations is so specific. How I wish that this report, which has a lot of insight would make a difference for Kenyans! The recommendations which are on a table at the end give a lot of details. The report, the observations and the content of the various processes during each of these Committee meetings are very clear and very well put out. Furthermore, they requested certified copies of all payments, documents, details of the procurement methods used, details of the verification process, et cetera. The terms of reference for this Committee were also very clear in the way forward. This includes the effectiveness of warehousing and distribution systems and the capacity of KEMSA to procure and deliver. I want to go straight into the recommendations and touch on them specifically. Before I do that, the budgetary allocation to the Ministry of Health is also laid out on page 26. We are talking about billions and billions. It comprises of Ksh62.9 billion and Kshs52.9 for current and capital expenditures, respectively. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, if I am to deviate, there are matters of community health services. There is a Bill on the Floor of this House which I think has now moved on to the National Assembly. It touches on what community health workers and"
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