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    "id": 566985,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Dr.) Simiyu",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "David Eseli Simiyu",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I want to present a Public Petition. I, the undersigned, on behalf of Mr. Peter Orowe Nyambok, a resident of Rodi Kopany, Homa Bay County, draw the attention of the House to the following:- THAT, the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is an institute under the State Department of Health performing a national function as a research institute. THAT, the Kenya Medical Research Institute has failed in its mandate and does not have a clear human resource policy and manual to guide its human resource practices, resulting in frustration of employees. THAT, the Kenya Medical Research Institute has severally failed to obey court orders in regard to human resource malpractices and, in particular, failure to adhere to collective bargaining agreements. THAT, the institution’s management has allegedly misappropriated donor funding; which has resulted to withdrawal of funding by development partners and, in particular, the Centre for Disease Control (CDC), thus leading to loss of employment for over 700 employees. THAT, efforts to resolve this matter with the relevant Government institutions have been futile. THAT, the matter presented in this Petition is not pending before any tribunal or court of law. Therefore, you humble Petitioner prays that the National Assembly, through the Departmental Committee of Health:- (i) Recommends immediate probe into the affairs of Kenya Medical Research Institute, in particular the management structure, human resource management policy and practices and financial management. (ii) Ensures that the Petitioner’s plight is addressed. (iii) Makes any other order or direction that it deems fit in the circumstances of the case. Any your Petitioner will ever pray. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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