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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr",
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    "content": "with Kitui County. I am wondering whether this Committee can ask the Public Service Commission to hire these skilled workers and interns, so that we are prepared. Thirdly, only three counties have complied with isolation. It is very sad. This is something that this Committee must return to us a verdict. We want to know why the counties have been unable to comply. Fourth, only three counties in Kenya can do testing. Certification can only be given to three counties, that is, Kisumu, Machakos and Mombasa. Why is this so? Those are things that this Committee must tell us, so that by the time we come back, we will not want to say that health is a devolved function, and yet, governors are sleeping on the job. Mr. Speaker, Sir, after we are done with COVID-19, students will go to school, other people will pay loans, mortgages and so on. Let this Committee make no mistake. It is not just the Committee on Health, but it is supposed to provide stimulus for the country. For example, the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) has given a very good document on the sort of stimulus that they would like to see done to microenterprises. They want the waiving of loans for three months or extending payment of loans for one year. Lastly, I am concerned that the Ministry of Health is telling us that as the Senate is meeting now, they have confirmed cases in the National Assembly. That will set a bad precedence if we are not tested. We must be tested if we must continue working. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir."
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