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    "speaker_name": "Funyula, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Dr.) Wilberforce Oundo",
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    "content": "for themselves, so that they get these subsidies. It was rejected. I will attempt to propose that amendment for a second time. I hope my colleagues and the Committee will see the essence of why it is important to get other people involved in the identification of those who require support and those who do not. The Bill proposes to amend the NHIF Act in New Clause 22D(3) that talks about regulations and rules. It states that the board, in consultations with the Cabinet Secretary, shall make rules and regulations. As all of us are aware, rules and regulations could fall under subsidiary legislation that is covered under the Statutory Instruments Act. The Statutory Instruments Act is very clear that the regulatory-making authority is a Cabinet Secretary. This is an amendment that we must make to align this amendment Bill with the Statutory Instruments Act, so that we do not have cases where we seem to be confused. As I conclude, health is such an important matter. In this country, health is a devolved function. If there is an area that seems to be left problematic and is causing a lot of grief to many residents, it is health services. Hon. Speaker, I do not know where the angel will come from, so that they can bring the Holy Spirit to the new set of governors who will be appointed to prioritise healthcare. If there is any aspect that devastates a family however rich it is, is the issue of the medical bills. If there is anything that can destroy a family, it is long term medical costs that they are unable to bear. I hope and pray that when the Kenyan people go to the next elections, the most important criterion is to listen to those who are aspiring to be governors. Do they talk about health; do they prioritise health; and do they present workable solutions to the health crisis that we have in this country?We lose people to many preventable diseases that could have easily been sorted out at an early stage. With those few remarks, Hon. Speaker, I support but we can bring some amendments. Thank you."
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