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    "id": 1523629,
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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Olekina",
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        "legal_name": "Ledama Olekina",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Deputy, Speaker, Sir. I would like to comment on two statements. Let me begin with the Statement by the distinguished Senator from Kirinyaga County regarding the status of medical cover for teachers. Right outside, we are seeing demonstrations. Those are medical interns, doctors, who are also raising concerns about their welfare. The issue of welfare on teachers is very important. I hope that the new Chairperson of the Committee on Education will seriously take these matters of insurance. We know that insurance is where many people get money for free. So, we as the entire House, must sit down and finalise this issue of benefits. When Sen. Cherarkey was making his submissions on the issue of teachers, he raised a very important issue. My own sister retired from the teaching service about three years--- I request for just one more minute. Until today, she is still chasing the TSC and the National Treasury to get her pension. When she goes to the National Treasury, she is told her voucher is being prepared and she will get her money once they are through. This has never happened. We really need to think about our society. We need to be serious about how we can support our society on this matter. I support that statement. Secondly, let me comment on this issue of drugs not reaching hospitals. I would like to let the House know that, this afternoon, I will be meeting with the Cabinet Secretary in charge of Education, the Director of Medical Services and other stakeholders to discuss this issue of KEMSA. The issue of drugs not reaching the patients and hospitals was raised by Sen. Cherarkey."
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