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    "id": 994445,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kiambaa, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Paul Koinange",
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        "legal_name": "Paul Koinange",
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    "content": " Yes, Hon. Speaker. Let me respond to Hon. Gichimu Githinji’s request. The Member of Parliament for Gichugu Constituency requested for a statement on the state of welfare of the village elders, block leaders and Nyumba Kumi leaders during the COVID-19 pandemic. He particularly sought to be informed on the measures that have been taken to ensure that: (i) The village elders, block leaders and Nyumba Kumi volunteers are provided with requisite protective gear such as face masks, gloves, soap and sanitizers for their use in the course of discharging their duties during the period of COVID-19 pandemic; (ii) The above mentioned are covered by the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) during the period of COVID-19 and thereafter; and (iii) If they are facilitated with monthly allowances to enable them meet their daily expenses while being involved during the period of COVID-19 and thereafter while discharging their duties and responsibilities. The village elders, block leaders and Nyumba Kumi volunteers are not categorized as frontline staff as per the Ministry of Health guidelines, however, they were issued with Personal Protective Equipments (PPEs) including face masks, hand sanitizers and soap through their respective county commissioners among other beneficiaries. Also, all national Government administrators, as is the case with all other civil servants, are covered by the Government managed National Hospital Insurance Fund medical scheme. Village elders, block leaders and NyumbaKumi Members offer voluntary services to their communities. No facilitation has been provided for the village elders, block leaders and Nyumba Kumi volunteers since the Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government has no budgetary allocation for their payment. Thank you."
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