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    "id": 707884,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Deputy Speaker",
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    "content": "Honourable Members, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order No. 225(2)(b), I wish to convey to the House that I am in receipt of a Petition, signed by 42 citizens regarding irregularities at the Kenya Nutritionists and Dieticians Institute. The Petitioners are challenging the occupancy of the office of the chairperson of the Kenya Nutritionists and Dieticians Council beyond the statutory term of three (3) years, noncompliance with the obligations to prepare financial statements and administration of the national internship programme by the Council. The Petitioners request the National Assembly, through the Departmental Committee on Health, to urgently consider proposing amendments to the Nutritionists and Dieticians Act of 2007 so as to align it with the new Constitution; particularly with provisions relating to incorporation of requirements of Chapter Six on Leadership and Integrity. In addition, the Petitioners also request the National Assembly to scrutinise the budget and accounts of the Kenya Nutritionists and Dieticians Institute with a view to enhancing accountability and efficiency. In this regard, the Petition is referred to the Departmental Committee on Health for consideration. The Committee may, therefore, introduce a Bill in accordance with the Standing Orders to propose amendments to the Nutritionists and Dieticians Act of 2007, as prayed. Since the concerns and prayers relating to the audited accounts of the Institute fall under the mandate of the Public Investments Committee (PIC), I request the Committee to confirm the claims made by the Petitioners relating to audited accounts of the Institute with a view to The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
}