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    "id": 721399,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Ms.) R.K. Nyamai",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 1979,
        "legal_name": "Rachael Kaki Nyamai",
        "slug": "rachael-kaki-nyamai"
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    "content": "The Ministry of Health submitted its written comments on the Petition on 19th October 2016. The Committee had also invited the Inspector-General of Police (IG) to make his submissions, but he did not honour the invitation. The Committee also undertook an inspection visit to KNH on 6th October, 2016. The Petitioner had prayed that the National Assembly, through the Parliamentary Committee on Health: (a) Causes an immediate probe into the death of the late Mr. Cosmas Mutunga; (b) Ensures the establishment of a mechanism to guarantee security and safety of patients admitted and those visiting public hospitals, especially those that are under the national Government; (c) Considers compensation to the family of the late Mr. Cosmas Mutunga and other affected persons as a result of gross violation of human rights of patients under the care and custody of KNH; and, (d) Ensures that the Petitioner’s plight is addressed. In response to the prayers by the Petitioner, the Committee made the following recommendations: (i) The CID Department and the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) should expedite the investigations on the murder; (ii) The Ministry of Health adequately funds KNH as the country’s largest referral facility to enable it offer the highest attainable level of health and care in line with Article 43(1)(a) of the Constitution; and, (iii)The award of compensation as prayed by the Petitioners is a matter to be determined by the courts. Therefore, the Committee cannot pronounce itself on the said matter. The Petitioner is, however, at liberty to proceed to seek compensation through the courts and due process should be followed to determine this matter. Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I would like to thank the members of the Departmental Committee on the commitment they showed in investigating this matter. Thank you."
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