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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kikuyu UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Kimani Ichung'wah",
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    "content": " That was on a light note, Hon. Temporary Chairman. I was saying, if you read sub-paragraph (2), that is where the Fund will employ all the employees who are working with the NHIF. They are assured that for the next one year, they will continue to work with the NHIF until 12th months lapse. In sub-paragraph (3), the new Social Health Authority will be required to appoint those who are suitably qualified. The further amendment by the Chair says: “…the Authority shall review the qualifications of all the staff of the Fund and shall, in the appointment of its staff, give priority to the staff of the Fund who are found to be suitably qualified for the positions in the approved staff establishment.” Indeed, this is true. This is what Hon. Junet said yesterday in his contribution. That, priority must be given to the staff of the NHIF. So, those who will be found to be suitably qualified for the positions in the approved staff establishment are certain that they will get their jobs. Will those who are not suitably qualified be dispensed with? My straight answer is, No! They shall be redeployed to other sectors within the public service. It is granted that there will be those who will opt to retire because they will feel that after we have passed the Digital Health Bill – that will transform in a great way how the new NHIF will work – they will not be techno savvy enough to work there. When they will retire, they will enjoy their retirement The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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