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    "id": 797932,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "May 8, 2018 SENATE DEBATES 4 Sen. Kihika",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I also join my colleagues in congratulating the residents of West Pokot for bringing this very important Petition. I believe that the health of our people is one of the very important things in this nation. Since health has been devolved to the county governments, bringing this Petition is something admirable, and the Petitioners should be congratulated for the timely move. This is because they are pointing out the issues that have been befalling the health sector in the counties. From what the Petitioners have brought forward, these issues are not only being experienced in West Pokot, but across the country. We have seen a lot of health facilities being built across the counties but without the human resource. We could have the doctors, but no medication despite the billions that have been given to the counties towards health. This has to be looked into. We have also had issues to do with the security of the equipment in these health facilities. We are all aware of how much the counties are paying for the leased equipment and the amount of money spent when buying the equipment. We, therefore, cannot have the equipment lying around without security. That is important and it is a matter that needs to be looked into. Finally, we have the issue of harassment of workers in these health facilities across the counties. We have seen cases where new governors come into office and tend not to treat the human resource that was left by the previous administration properly. This is something that should not happen because it leads to very low morale and lack of good services to the people across the counties. This is a timely Petition and we look forward to hear what the Committee will bring forth."
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