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    "id": 864861,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kiminini, FORD-K",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Dr.) Chris Wamalwa",
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        "legal_name": "Chrisantus Wamalwa Wakhungu",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker. The former President of this country, President Mwai Kibaki, used to say a healthy nation is a working nation. Indeed, matters of healthcare are very critical. This Petition that the honourable Member from Tharaka Nithi has brought is actually very critical. It is such a coincidence because the National Assembly is facing a similar problem. In matters of healthcare, particularly when it comes to insurance firms, before any customer enters into an agreement, it is important, indeed, for them to understand the nitty-gritties. This is because at times, you sign an insurance contract but when it comes to provision of services, it becomes a challenge. Maybe it is high time people like Hon. Kimari, who are professionals in the insurance industry, told us more about agency and brokership so that we understand this benefit. We request the Committee to move with speed. Hon. Speaker, as they move to do that, we also request you as the Chairman of our Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) to also move with speed because some of us have suffered under the current regime of insurance. The last time I went to Nairobi Hospital I had forgotten my medical card. Even after giving them my identification, I was told, “liaison”. I do not know if they told me, “liaison” or “lison”. So, matters of healthcare should be taken seriously. Let the Committee move with speed and finish this within the timeframe of 60 days. I thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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