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    "id": 1547587,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Mandago",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13577,
        "legal_name": "Kiplagat Jackson Mandago",
        "slug": "kiplagat-jackson-mandago"
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    "content": "Ministry opted to confirm only those UHC staff working in the national government facilities, excluding those working in county facilities. For the county-based staff, the resources were instead used to renew their contracts rather than absorbing them into permanent and pensionable terms. Hon. Speaker, I seek the indulgence of the House to allow us to meet with all relevant stakeholders on Monday and come up with a way forward. However, it must be noted that this matter will only be fully resolved when funds are included in the budget. As a House, we also have a responsibility to press the National Assembly, which oversees the budget-making process, to allocate the necessary resources to ensure the absorption of these workers. Finally, we have urged the Ministry to address the issues surrounding Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) and to fulfill any agreements that have been signed in the past. We believe that cabinet secretaries and principal secretaries do not sign CBA merely to get workers back to work, but to ensure the implementation of what has been agreed upon. During the scheduled meeting on Monday, we also plan to tackle the outstanding issues related to CBAs that have not been addressed. So, to the Senator for Nairobi City County, I urge you to cool your horses - this is indeed a serious matter. We also share the frustration as the Senate Health Committee when health workers repeatedly gather at the gates of the Senate, requiring us to leave the House to receive their petitions. We also seek the indulgence of the health workers to allow us the necessary time to discuss---"
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