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    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Prof.) Lesan",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Wilfred Rottich Lesan",
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    "content": "Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to reply. From the onset, I would like to thank all Senators who made contribution on this very significant amendment as far I am concerned and as far as many other Kenyans are concerned. These Kenyans are affected by the existing legislation which gave very soft grounds for people who flout the regulations in the previous laws. As I said, this is a minor amendment but it has far reaching implications as far as the safety of Kenyans is concerned, in terms of being attended by qualified persons. I want to thank my colleagues who have made contributions yesterday; and today, there are reports in the media of unqualified people who are continuing to abuse the medical healthcare services to the public. I am happy that Senators who made these contributions have supported the amendment. I want to urge the Senate to support the enhancement of penalties that we have recommended in this amendment so that this abuse of the population of this country who trust the health professionals to give them service and gain the confidence over the health services. It is a reality that there exist fraudulent people and quacks who practice medicine and benefit commercially at the expense of people. Madam Temporary Speaker, as a medical person, I am very concerned about the level of abuse of the healthcare services. We hear of many cases through the media and also see the abuse in our healthcare centres. These amendments are dear to my heart knowing very well that they will go a long way to assist and protect the Kenyan citizens who continue to receive healthcare. I want to thank the Senators who made contribution and urge that when this Bill comes for the vote, they should support it because it will go a long way in protecting Kenyans from unqualified personnel in the country. Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker and I hope Senators will support this Bill."
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