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    "id": 984686,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Garissa Township, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Aden Duale",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Aden Bare Duale",
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    "content": "Further cognizant of the legislative measures proposed by the Executive, including the establishment of the COVID-19 Fund and the reduction of the Value Added Tax, among others; Further appreciating the role of the National Assembly in taking necessary legislative interventions and offering the necessary political and legislative support, whenever required; Now, therefore, this House resolves- (a) to laud and appreciate the Government of the Republic of Kenya for the action and the policy measures undertaken so far in combating the spread of the virus, and addressing the economic effects of the virus in the country to cushion ordinary Kenyans from its effects. (b) to commend and appreciate all health workers and service providers in our country for their selfless efforts, commitments to service, care and compassion towards persons who have been infected and/or affected by the virus; and, (c) that, to supplement the COVID-19 Fund and other measures put in place, the Budget and Appropriations Committee reviews the approved Budget for the Financial Year 2019/2020 with the view to reallocating funds towards cushioning the country further from the short-term and the long-term effects of COVID-19, particularly allocating and ring-fencing funds for- (i) the provision of personal protective equipment (PPE), testing and medical equipment, including adequate ventilators; and, (ii) the establishment of a suitable national health facility for the treatment and management of infectious and viral diseases such as the COVID-19, with at least a bed capacity of 1,000 persons. I thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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