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    "id": 959255,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Khaniri",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "George Munyasa Khaniri",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to thank you for the opportunity to make comments on this very important Petition. Let me begin by thanking the three patriotic Kenyans for petitioning this House. Indeed, this is a matter that falls squarely on the mandate of this House because healthcare is a function that is devolved. The issues raised in this Petition are very grave and extremely serious. I know that according to the standing orders, in particular. Standing Order No.232 (2), the Committee that will be tasked with the responsibility of looking into this matter has up to 60 days. I want to say that, 60 days for such a matter will be too long. I cannot imagine what the residents of Kitui County are going through given that the only facility they have to access medical care has been closed and the reason being given is insecurity. It is the responsibility of the national Government to provide security. You cannot close a health center and cite insecurity of staffers. If there are issues to do with insecurity of staff, the national Government has the responsibility to ensure each and every individual within the Kenyan boundary is safe. The reason being advanced for closing this very important facility is null and void. It is important that this matter is looked into urgently so that the institution is opened to have the people of Kitui access medical care. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I just want to insist that although the Committee has up to 60 days, this matter requires urgent attention than the 60 days. I plead with the Committee on Health to ensure that this matter is dealt with within 14 days. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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