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    "id": 1438806,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Isiolo County, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Mumina Bonaya",
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    "content": " Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I rise to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Labour regarding the interdiction of employees by the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). Hon. Speaker, Part VI of the Employment Act elaborately outlines the processes to be followed by an employer in termination of employment, including the rights and obligations of both the employer and the employee. Regrettably, the NHIF has been unfairly dismissing employees in the recent past without following the stipulated procedures laid down in law. On 13th March 2024, the NHIF unfairly interdicted Qalicha Bonaya Quyo of Personal No.1727 despite submitting a comprehensive show cause letter that exonerated him from the allegations levelled against him. Further, Huka Halake Hokicha of Personal No.2310, who was a Quality Assurance Officer at the NHIF, was also interdicted on similar grounds despite demonstrating compliance to the rules and the policies. Hon. Speaker, it is against this background that I seek a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Labour on the following matters: 1. What regulatory frameworks does the NHIF apply in undertaking disciplinary processes against its employees, including interdiction and dismissal from employment? 2. Could the Ministry undertake an inquiry into the cases of interdiction of employees at the NHIF and submit a report to the House on the matter, including compliance 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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