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    "id": 1558368,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Tabitha Mutinda",
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    "content": "Madam Temporary Speaker, I rise to make comments on Sen. Cherarkey’s statement regarding the 10 per cent tariff that has been imposed to the Kenyan exports by the United States of America (USA). We all agree that tea, coffee, horticulture and textile are the most economically significant products in this country. The increase in these tariffs will undoubtedly impact the revenues of these products negatively. I trust and believe that the committee assigned this statement will thoroughly examine the issue to ensure we do not water down the efforts of our farmers in the tea and coffee sectors. Madam Temporary Speaker, allow me to address Sen. Onyonka's statement regarding kidney transplants at MediHeal Hospital. From my perspective, having passed by the hospital, it appears very classy and well-maintained. It is a good hospital overall. Naturally, the expectation is that its standards and administrative services align with its outward appearance. However, the recent documentary we saw paints a completely different picture. It was last year, when we had the issue of Shakahola. There were discussions that it was linked to a business of organ sales and that organs were being removed from Kenyans and sold abroad. A lot of discussions surrounded this. The issue that has been highlighted from such a hospital is very sad. I request the Ministry of Health that has a new Cabinet Secretary to look into this matter. I believe Hon. Duale will be able to perform and deliver. He has been assigned to different ministries, and we have seen him streamline them effectively. At times, you do not always have to be a doctor to serve in the Ministry of Health. Leadership takes precedence. We trust in his ability to ensure that unscrupulous business people who establish hospitals for profit-driven ventures, are stopped. This must end. Lastly, I wish to comment on the issue of teachers regarding the recent unfair promotions. I understand it is also part of Sen. Onyonka's statement. Each of us has come through the education system. I mean, we are here because our teachers---"
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