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    "id": 1169063,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cherargei",
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        "legal_name": "Cherarkey K Samson",
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    "content": "In Nandi County, for example, we do not have drugs in all hospitals, starting from Kapsabet County Referral Hospital. Madam Deputy Speaker, it is very unfortunate that there are no drugs nor doctors in Nandi County. The workers have not been paid and yet, we expect the people to get medical services. The worst case is in Kapsabet County Referral Hospital, where we have lost a number of young women, who are below 30 years old. They have died while giving birth through cesarian section. We have lost several of our mothers and young girls who were trying to give birth. I visited a family in Kaiboi Sub-County, where a young girl of less than 30 years old died at the operating table while undergoing cesarian section at Kapsabet. There is also another one who used to work with the Nandi County Government, Department of Agriculture. She died because of negligence. There are allegations that medics have left students to conduct cesarian section at Kapsabet County Referral Hospital. There is a case where they left a scalpel as they sewed up a woman after a cesarian operation. Madam Deputy Speaker, this very serious issue should be investigated. We have talked with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council (KMPDC), to investigate criminal negligence cases at the Kapsabet County Referral Hospital. That should also happen in Garissa. Madam Deputy Speaker, I know that Uasin Gishu is not faring any better at all. I remember there was a time when they visited health facilities in Uasin Gishu County. Most of the facilities were disfunctional. It smacks that we celebrated. Kenyans were happy that for the first time, the health sector was being managed by the counties. However, Kenyans are begging for it to be taken back to the national Government. People are now saying that we miscalculated by allowing the health function to be devolved. They want the health function to be transferred back to the national Government. It is very unfortunate. When you ask governors, they will always blame the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA), Parliament and the late disbursement from the National Treasury. However, it does not make sense at all that our people continue dying. Others cannot recover due to lack of drugs and medical attention. I hope that come 9th August, 2022, Kenyans, especially in the counties, will vote with a lot of wisdom. They must vote for people who will ensure that their interest and devolution are protected. I thank Sen. Iman. She has been one of the few Senators who have done their job well. I hope to see her in future, either in this House or the National Assembly. When we talk about women empowerment, these are the Senators we need to continue legislating in the Republic of Kenya. Madam Deputy Speaker, I thank you and support the Statement."
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