{"count":1608389,"next":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=150541","previous":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=150539","results":[{"id":1523592,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1523592/?format=json","text_counter":91,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Cherarkey","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":13217,"legal_name":"Cherarkey K Samson","slug":"cherarkey-k-samson"},"content":"(1) Provide the current state of drug supply at Kapsabet County Referral Hospital and other health facilities in Nandi County, including details of available stock, debt owed to suppliers by the county, and existing arrangements with the suppliers for the supply of drugs and related consumables and any other supplies; (2) Explain the reasons behind the persistent shortage of drugs in Nandi County and more so in these facilities, which has forced patients to purchase medication from pharmacies outside the hospital; (3) Indicate when the County Government of Nandi last procured hospital equipment, including beds and wheelchairs, and provide details on general maintenance work, works inwards and another service area, and include the cost of ongoing repair and refurbishment of the hospital and other facilities; (4) Explain the status of the implementation of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and return to work formula between the health care workers and the County Government of Nandi, and explain why the county government has failed to harmonise promotion for doctors, nurses, clinical officers, and other health workers; and, (5) Update the Senate on the agreements in place to address ongoing strikes by clinical officers, including those who are making noise outside there, and the shortage of health workers across the country and county, which has resulted from the recent mass dismissals, leading to the closure of key facilities, including Kabiyet Sub-County Hospital, Masaba Sub-County Hospital, Kabuchai Hospital, and Mosoriot sub-county Hospitals, which are major health facilities across the county. I thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir."},{"id":1523593,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1523593/?format=json","text_counter":92,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Kathuri","speaker_title":"The Deputy Speaker","speaker":{"id":13590,"legal_name":"Murungi Kathuri","slug":"murungi-kathuri"},"content":" Sen. (Dr.) Murango, proceed. Sen. Kinyua, do you have any instructions?"},{"id":1523594,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1523594/?format=json","text_counter":93,"type":"heading","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"CHALLENGES FACING THE TEACHERS’ MEDICAL COVER"},{"id":1523595,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1523595/?format=json","text_counter":94,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Kinyua","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":13202,"legal_name":"John Kinyua Nderitu","slug":"john-kinyua-nderitu-2"},"content":"Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, on behalf of Sen. (Dr.) Murango, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No. 53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Education regarding the challenges facing teachers’ medical cover. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and the National Treasury have not remitted medical cover to the teachers' medical insurance provider, causing the provider to withdraw services. This has caused thousands of teachers and their dependants to face uncertainty as hospitals have denied them medical services. In the Statement, the Committee should- (1) Explain why TSC and National Treasury have not remitted funds to teachers' medical insurance providers; (2) State the amount of medical insurance capitation owed to teachers' medical insurance providers and provide a timeline for settling the arrears; (3) Outline the reasons for the delay in providing medical bills for services rendered to teachers, which have caused unnecessary suffering and inconveniences; and, (4) State the measures in place by the TSC to ensure that all teachers across the country have access to medical services in accordance with their terms of engagement. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."},{"id":1523596,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1523596/?format=json","text_counter":95,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Kathuri","speaker_title":"The Deputy Speaker","speaker":{"id":13590,"legal_name":"Murungi Kathuri","slug":"murungi-kathuri"},"content":" Sen. Onyonka, you have two Statements. Read them simultaneously."},{"id":1523597,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1523597/?format=json","text_counter":96,"type":"heading","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"EVICTION OF MRS. AGNESS KEMUMA BICHANGA FROM HER LATE HUSBAND’S LAND IN KISII COUNTY"},{"id":1523598,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1523598/?format=json","text_counter":97,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Onyonka","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":13592,"legal_name":"Onyonka Richard Momoima","slug":"onyonka-richard-momoima"},"content":"Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No. 53(1) to seek a Statement from the Committee on Lands, Environment, and Natural Resources regarding the ongoing land dispute involving Mrs. Agnes Kemuma Bichanga, a resident of Chirichiro Sublocation, Ibeno Location, Keumbu Sub-county, Kisii County, who has been subjected to an unjust eviction order from her late husband's parcel number Nyaribari Chache Nyanturago 894. Mrs. Bichanga is 80 years old and a widow. She has resided on the said parcel of land for over 55 years since her marriage to the late Mr. Bichanga Nyaosi. However, following her husband's demise on 28th September, 2002 and a subsequent burial on 3rd October, 2002, a claim on this land on which Mr. Nyaosi was buried was made by a Mr. Johnson Aranga Angwenyi barely three weeks after the old man had been buried. Mr. Johnson Aranga allegedly claimed ownership of this property without any proof. Since then, this matter has been the subject of a protracted legal battle marred by irregularities, including missing court files, suspicious land transfers, threats to the old lady, Mama Bichanga, and fraudulent dealings within the land registries of Kisi County. In light of the foregoing, I ask, therefore, the Committee to – (1) investigate the records from the Ministry of Lands and the green cards on this property, which indicate multiple questionable transactions, if any, including transfers of ownership to unknown individuals and the suspicious issuance of a title deed to Mr. Angwenyi on 14th November, 2002, just two weeks after Mr. Nyaosi had died; (2) shed light on the circumstances that led to the referral of the case to the Keumbu Land Disputes Tribunal, explaining why the case was to proceed in the absence of Mrs. Bichanga who was beaten well, thus denying her the right to a fair hearing and clarify the subsequent enforcement of the Tribunal's decision by the Keroka Law Courts in the State of the Kisi Law Courts. Keumbu Law Courts are in Kisii County, while Keroka Law Courts are in Nyamira County. (3) investigate the cause and nullification of the alleged fraudulent land transactions that have led to the irregular issuance of a title deed to Mr. Angwenyi, recommending the suspension of any eviction orders against Mrs. Bichanga, pending a thorough review of the case by the relevant Government agencies, including the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development and the National Land Commission (NLC); and, (4) ensure that justice prevails for Mrs. Agnes Kemuma Bichanga by compelling Mr. Angwenyi to compensate her for the pain caused and any monetary costs she may have incurred in pursuit of justice while ensuring the protection of widows’ land rights by enforcing existing laws that safeguard the vulnerable individuals from land possession and recommend action against any public official found complicit in facilitating such fraudulent transfers and transactions. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."},{"id":1523599,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1523599/?format=json","text_counter":98,"type":"heading","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"TRANSFER OF KISII NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC PRINCIPAL"},{"id":1523600,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1523600/?format=json","text_counter":99,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Onyonka","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":13592,"legal_name":"Onyonka Richard Momoima","slug":"onyonka-richard-momoima"},"content":"Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise, pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Education regarding the transfer of the principal of Kisii National Polytechnic amid allegations of financial mismanagement. The Kisii National Polytechnic is one of the country’s leading technical institutions, playing a vital role in equipping young Kenyans with technical and vocational skills. The institution has about 18,000 students. However, recent reports have raised concerns about financial mismanagement within the institution, where coincidentally the principal whom these allegations have been levelled against has just been transferred to another institution. I am sure somebody knew that this Statement was coming to this House –. The Auditor-General’s reports and other investigative findings from these institutions have highlighted significant financial discrepancies, including misappropriation of student fees, unauthorised expenditures and delays in infrastructure project completions. As a result, much needs to be explained. The abrupt transfer of the principal raises serious questions about accountability and whether this move aims to shield individuals from scrutiny who have been involved in malpractices leading to our institutions’ failures. In the Statement, the Committee should- (1) Establish the reasons for the principal’s transfer and whether it was linked to the ongoing financial investigations within the institution; (2) Investigate the financial operations of the Kisii National Polytechnic over the past three financial years and, if need be, conduct a forensic audit to determine the extent of any misappropriation of funds; (3) Outline the measures being implemented by the Ministry of Education to enhance accountability, transparency and good governance in the institution; and, (4) Specify the actions in place to hold the officials of this institution accountable, including the former principal, should any of these allegations of financial mismanagement be confirmed. Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me an opportunity to seek these two Statements."},{"id":1523601,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1523601/?format=json","text_counter":100,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Kathuri","speaker_title":"The Deputy Speaker","speaker":{"id":13590,"legal_name":"Murungi Kathuri","slug":"murungi-kathuri"},"content":" Next is Sen. Mandago."}]}