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    "id": 1334784,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Gichugu, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Gichimu Githinji",
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    "content": "Looking at the various KDF facilities that are spread across the country, we established that they have a bed capacity of over 700 yet only about 50 per cent of the facilities are being utilised. The KDF felt that these facilities should also be open to usage by communities within their proximities, considering these facilities have been constructed by taxes from Kenyans. It is time that Kenyans also start benefiting from these facilities and to make sure that the new facility, which is almost complete and will have a 700-bed capacity, is available for use by the public. These facilities will also be open to Members of Parliament and any other persons who meet the requirements as stipulated under the Regulations. Further, the Committee considered the requirements as per the Statutory Instrument Act and confirmed that the Regulations comply with all the requirements, including submission before Parliament, through the Clerk of the National Assembly, within seven days. It also conducted public participation and considered the explanatory memorandum and the regulatory impact assessment. Opening these facilities to the public is for the benefit of Kenyans. This also aligns with the Kenya Kwanza Government's Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda. We cannot discuss universal health coverage without fully utilising all the available facilities. We know the President, His Excellency William Ruto, is passionate about this. So, the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) are aligning themselves with the Government's policy on UHC. Hon. Deputy Speaker, I do not want to belabour the point because this has ably been covered. I also believe that more Members may wish to contribute to this. Therefore, I beg to second."
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