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"content": "Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Health, Dr Nyikal."
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"content": " ODM): Hon. Speaker, I beg to move the following Special Motion:"
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"content": "THAT, taking into consideration the findings of the Departmental Committee on Health in its report on the Vetting of Nominee for Appointment as Principal Secretary, State Department for Medical Services, laid on the Table of the House on Wednesday, 9th April 2025, and pursuant to the provisions of Article 155(3)(b) of the Constitution, approves the appointment of Dr Oluga Fredrick Ouma, OGW, as Principal Secretary, State Department for Medical Services, Ministry of Health. Hon. Speaker, following your communication on Wednesday, 26th March 2025, and conveyance to the House the Message from His Excellency the President, and subsequently referred the name of the nominee, Curricula Vitae, Public Service Commission report on his recruitment to the respective Committee for approval hearing, you directed that the Committee undertakes the vetting exercise within 28 days under Section 8 of the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act, 2011, CAP. 7F, and reports be ready for tabling on or before 22nd April 2025. You further directed that the Clerk of the National Assembly notifies the nominee and the general public by placing adverts in the two newspapers for nationwide circulation, Parliament website of the time, and the place of holding the approval hearing by Friday, 4th April 2025. In accordance with Section 6(9) of the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act, 2011, CAP. 7F, the Clerk of the National Assembly invited interested members of the public to submit any presentation by written statements on oath or affidavits with supporting evidence on the suitability of the nominee for the appointment to the position. No memorandum was received for, and against the nominee."
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"content": "[The Speaker (Hon. Moses Wetang’ula) left the Chair]"
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"content": "Hon. Temporary Speaker, the Committee conducted the approval hearing on Friday, 4th April 2025. In conducting the approval hearing, the Committee was guided by the provisions of the Constitution, the Public Appointment (Parliamentary Approvals) Act, 2011, Cap. 7F; the Leadership Integrity Act, 2012, Cap. 185C; the Public Officer Ethics Act, 2003, CAP. 185B; the Public Service Commission Act, CAP. 185; and the National Assembly Standing Orders. Following the Committee's deliberations and analysis of the submissions and presentation received on the suitability of the nominee for appointment to the position, the Committee observed that Dr Fredrick Ouma Oluga, OGW, demonstrated requisite knowledge and experience to perform the functions of a Principal Secretary for the State Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Health. He met all statutory and constitutional requirements to perform the functions of the position. Having considered the suitability, competence, experience, and integrity of Dr Fredrick Ouma Oluga, OGW following the approval process; and taking into consideration its observations and findings; and pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution, Sections 3, 5, and 8(2) of the Public Appointments (Parliamentary) Approval Act, 2011; the National Assembly The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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"content": "Standing Orders, Senate Standing Orders, the Committee recommends that Parliament approves the nomination of Dr Oluga Fredrick Ouma, OGW to the position of Principal Secretary, State Department for Medical Services, Ministry of Health. Dr Oluga was interviewed by the Committee on the date mentioned and he responded to questions during the Sittings as follows. Dr Oluga Fredrick Ouma is a Kenyan citizen of national ID No.23797977. He was born in Bondo, Siaya County in 1984 and bears no other citizenship. He has the requisite academic qualification. He holds a Master’s degree in Internal Medicine from the University of Nairobi, School of Medicine. He also holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from Moi University, School of Medicine. He acquired the Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education from Maranda High School, where he scored As. Additionally, he presented several professional certifications gained locally and internationally in the labour movement, health labour union leadership, governance, disease management and dangerous pathogens control management. The nominee is highly qualified for the position we are looking for. His work experience is equally impressive. Currently, he is the Acting Director and Head of the Directorate of Health Sector Coordination and Research Development at the Ministry of Health. He has served in the same Ministry as the Deputy Director of Health. We are all aware that he served as Director of Health Services at the Nairobi Metropolitan Services. He spearheaded strategic thinking that actually resulted in the implementation and construction of several hospitals with the idea of relieving congestion, which is a big problem at the Kenyatta National Hospital. He is also the Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Health Workers for All Coalition. This is an international organisation where he has mobilised global workforce advocacy, securing considerable sums of money to fund the Coalition. The nominee is very experienced. He further informed the Committee that he was also the Secretary and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Pharmacists Dentists Union, giving him experience in the management of labour issues in the workplace. He knows how we are affected by this issue in the health sector. When we further questioned him on this, he said he had managed it. During his leadership of the union, there was only one strike, and that he believes in dialogue and solving these problems instead of street actions. Dr Oluga Ouma has also served as a Registrar in Internal Medicine at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). His experience is profound. He is also a member of Professional Associations, including the Kenya Medical Association (KMA) and the Union that I have already talked about. He is also a designated health practitioner with the Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services which is industrial health. He was awarded the Order of the Grand Warrior (OGW). He met all the clearance requirements for the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP), the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB). He indicated that he does not have conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest, except that he runs a consultancy in occupational health which he indicated he had resigned from."
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"content": "When we interviewed him on very current issues in the Ministry such as healthcare financing and SHIF, he had a fairly profound knowledge of the structures, health financing mechanisms and systems. He had very good recommendations on how we can move forward and get the Social Health Authority (SHA) working. He understands the need for primary healthcare which saves money for the country. He established 47 Primary Healthcare Networks. A Member requested for a Statement on maternal health in the country. Dr Oluga Ouma proposed a transfer system for mothers who are in labour. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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"content": "This is a well-rounded professional. His academic qualifications and experience are up- to-date. When we asked him about his net worth, he…"
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"content": " Hon. (Dr) Nyikal, Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Health, the Report of the Committee is in the House. The indication that I am getting from the House is that the Members appear to have read everything you are telling them. Kindly, wind up."
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