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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Suna East, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Junet Mohamed",
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    "content": " Hon. Deputy Speaker, thank you for according me this opportunity. It is said that when the only tool you have is a hammer, you think the only problem that exists is a nail. The problem in this country, and it has existed not only in this regime but in previous regimes since Independence, is that we think every problem that confronts the country requires legislation. We keep on legislating, which is good for us as Parliamentarians because it keeps us busy. We do our work, but does legislation address the issues that we are facing as a country? The issues Kenyans are facing today are majorly administrative in nature. Kenyans are suffering. The health care system is a problem and has been so for many years. People are going out of the country to seek healthcare. The elephant in the room in the healthcare system, especially in relation to the existing institutions like NHIF, is corruption. If that is sorted out, then every Kenyan will get quality service from the healthcare providers. I am not opposed to this Bill at all but, as a House, we must share issues that are of concern to us in terms of what we are doing. We want to transform the NHIF into a social health insurance. That is a good and noble act. Unless we fight corruption in the health sector head on, we will not get any value for the public money. The medical equipment and other supplies that were delivered to counties in the last regime have become obsolete. Some of the 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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