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    "id": 583419,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "September 17th, 2015 SENATE DEBATES 9 Sen. (Prof.) Lesan",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I support my colleague’s sentiments about the apology. I am sure that he was apologising on behalf of those who are legally registered and fully trained to practise medicine. We know that a large number of such cases arise from unregistered and unqualified persons. However, Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Senate Committee on Health is currently considering a small amendment to the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Boards. Penalties for some of the acts have been small with some being fined as little as Kshs3000. We are coming up with amendments and hope that we will improve on the penalties. We should assist the medical personnel not to engage in some of the legal activities. We are coming up with amendments which will help KMPDB to take action against the unqualified persons who pretend to be medical practitioners and hurt the public in the process. However, Mr. Speaker, Sir, the apology by my colleague is warranted and acceptable."
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