{"count":1608389,"next":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=139766","previous":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=139764","results":[{"id":1414061,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1414061/?format=json","text_counter":101,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Starehe, JP","speaker_title":"Hon. Amos Maina","speaker":{"id":13283,"legal_name":"Charles Kanyi Njagua","slug":"charles-kanyi-njagua"},"content":" I wanted to bring the issue to the fore because I do not think doctors are in the mood to picket. It is only that they have not been heard. There is also the issue that the Leader of the Majority Party has brought out so well. He stated that there are more than 2,200 intern doctors who have graduated and will be absorbed. From the records, there were 7,893 intern doctors in 2018. We now have over 9,600 intern doctors, of whom only 1,800 will be absorbed as full-fledged doctors. Many doctors are overqualified and work as interns. I agree with the Leader of the Majority Party that interns are being overworked in the county hospitals. It is only right that they be fairly remunerated. Paying a doctor Ksh70,000 is not fair, yet they are charged with the healthcare of our people. The last time they picketed, they were confronted by the police and tear-gassed. They have made it clear that any police officer who hurls tear gas at them should not expect to be treated by the same doctors when he/she falls sick."},{"id":1414062,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1414062/?format=json","text_counter":102,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Speaker","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Last on this, let us have Hon. Ruku. You have three minutes like everybody else."},{"id":1414063,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1414063/?format=json","text_counter":103,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Mbeere North, DP","speaker_title":"Hon. Ruku GK","speaker":null,"content":" Thank you, Hon. Speaker. The county governments have serious functions as far as the health sector is concerned. The functions 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"},{"id":1414064,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1414064/?format=json","text_counter":104,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Mbeere North, DP","speaker_title":"Hon. Ruku GK","speaker":null,"content":"include budgeting, financial management, and provision of medical supplies and emergency medicine. All dispensaries, and levels four and five hospitals across the nation are under the management of the county governments. However, more than 80 per cent of the county governments have seriously failed Kenyans as far as management of the health sector is concerned. This House must call upon all the county governments to take health matters more seriously, failure to which we will institute a constitutional change which will ensure that health is not devolved, even if it takes a referendum. Kenyans are suffering in the hands of the county governments across the country. It is true that there are four or so county governments which have appropriately managed the health sector. The rest are pathetic. If you go to Kenyatta National Hospital, which is a Level 6 referral hospital, some of these challenges are not there. This means that the national Government is able to take care of the health sector and Level 6 hospitals in the most appropriate way. But we have observed many problems in our Level 4 and 5 hospitals, as well as dispensaries. It is upon the county governments to ensure they take their responsibilities seriously, a responsibility mandated by the Constitution of the Republic of Kenya. Hon. Speaker, I thank you."},{"id":1414065,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1414065/?format=json","text_counter":105,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Speaker","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Thank you."},{"id":1414066,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1414066/?format=json","text_counter":106,"type":"scene","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"(Members stood in the gangway)"},{"id":1414067,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1414067/?format=json","text_counter":107,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Speaker","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Order, Hon. Members. Members on their feet, take your seats. DK, take your seat. Hon. Members, we will go back to Order No.2 for a Communication that was delayed."},{"id":1414068,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1414068/?format=json","text_counter":108,"type":"heading","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR"},{"id":1414069,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1414069/?format=json","text_counter":109,"type":"heading","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"UPCOMING PRIORITY BUSINESS AND PHASED OCCUPATION OF THE BUNGE TOWER"},{"id":1414070,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1414070/?format=json","text_counter":110,"type":"other","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Hon. Members, I wish to welcome you back to the House after the short recess, which coincided with the observance of the Easter period, for Christians and Ramadhan, for the Muslims. It is my hope that you are well renewed in your spirits and rejuvenated in your minds to resume transaction of the business of the House for the remainder of the first part of this Session. During this period, the House is expected to consider various priority businesses including assessing the suitability of persons nominated for appointment to the positions of ambassadors and high commissioners, ratification of the Kenya-European Union Economic Partnership Agreement (EPAs), consideration of priority Bills, as well as the budget-related matters. Instructively, it is projected that the National Treasury will submit the Budget Estimates for the national Government for the Financial Year 2024/2025 on or before 30th April 2024. Additionally, you will recall that, prior to the short recess, the House passed the Division of Revenue Bill, 2024 and referred it to the Senate for the bicameral consideration. It is therefore expected that the Senate will send the Bill back, together with the annual County Allocation of Revenue Bill for Financial Year 2024/2025, during this part of the Session. From the foregoing, it is evident that the House has a full in-tray. As a result, your dedication and commitment to the business of the House both in plenary and committees will be of paramount significance. Hon. Members, with respect to facilitation of Members, the Parliamentary Service Commission is expediting the completion of the Bunge Tower in order to bridge the deficit in 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"}]}