{"count":1608389,"next":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=150592","previous":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=150590","results":[{"id":1524102,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1524102/?format=json","text_counter":39,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Kikuyu, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah","speaker":null,"content":"Could Hon. Marianne Keitany allow me to hear myself?"},{"id":1524103,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1524103/?format=json","text_counter":40,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Speaker","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Order, Member for Aldai."},{"id":1524104,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1524104/?format=json","text_counter":41,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Kikuyu, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah","speaker":null,"content":" I wish to draw her attention to this because it is important for her to understand the basis of the letter we received from the National Treasury. It addresses a correction of an error in the BPS submitted to us. The Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning discovered an error between the fiscal framework and the expenditure framework under the Ministry of Health. The difference amounted to approximately Ksh73 billion. According to the fiscal framework, the total was Ksh4.263 trillion, while the projected expenditure outlined on Page 55 of the BPS was Ksh4.336 trillion, highlighting a difference of Ksh73 billion. I can see Hon. Ariko nodding in agreement, because it is out of the diligence of the Members of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning that the glaring inconsistency in the figures was pointed out. The National Treasury has provided clarification regarding the issue. In their correction, they assert that the inconsistency arises from how the Social Health Insurance Fund was classified in the Budget. Accountants like Hon. Ariko know that according to the International Financial Reporting Standards, specifically the Government Finance Statistics Manual of 2014, social security funds can be categorised in two ways: either as a separate category distinct from other Ministries, Departments, or Agencies (MDAs) expenditures, or as part of the Government Department that oversees them. In this case, it was categorised under the Government department expenditure for the Ministry of Health, specifically the State Department for Medical Services. This classification led to the exclusion of this amount in the cumulative total of the fiscal framework. This has since been corrected to align with the international financial reporting standards, particularly the Government Finance Statistics Manual of 2014, and the figures now agree. Therefore, let me take this opportunity to thank the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning. Had it not identified this error, we might have encountered people pointing to it as a \"computer error,\" and suggesting in funerals that the BPS represented theft or looting. Now it is clear. The two figures align thus reflecting a consistent understanding between the entire expenditure framework and the fiscal framework currently under consideration by the departmental committees and the Liaison Committee. This letter has also been tabled before the Liaison Committee for noting and before the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning. I must commend the diligence of the Members of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning. Many times, we are accused of merely rubber-stamping 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":1524105,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1524105/?format=json","text_counter":42,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Kikuyu, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah","speaker":null,"content":"anything from the Executive without proper scrutiny. However, this Committee comprises seasoned Members such as Hon. Keynan, Hon. Ariko, Hon. Atandi, and its efficient and diligent Chairperson, the Member for Molo, Hon. Kimani Kuria. Hon. Umulkher is also a member of this Committee, as is the Vice-Chairperson, who previously served as the Chairperson of this Committee in the 11th Parliament, Hon. Benjamin Langat, along with many other committed Members. This tells you that Members scrutinise figures, number after number, down to every comma and at full stops of whatever documents tabled before the House in committees. I believe that this matter will now rest and will be taken care of by the relevant committees."},{"id":1524106,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1524106/?format=json","text_counter":43,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Speaker","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Order No. 6."},{"id":1524107,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1524107/?format=json","text_counter":44,"type":"heading","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT ON A MATTER OF URGENT NATIONAL IMPORTANCE"},{"id":1524108,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1524108/?format=json","text_counter":45,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Speaker","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Hon. Wanjiku Muhia, you are very mobile. A few minutes ago, you were seated here."},{"id":1524109,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1524109/?format=json","text_counter":46,"type":"scene","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"(Laughter)"},{"id":1524110,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1524110/?format=json","text_counter":47,"type":"heading","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"DELAY IN ABSORPTION OF HEALTH WORKERS UNDER UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE"},{"id":1524111,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1524111/?format=json","text_counter":48,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Kipipiri, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Wanjiku Muhia","speaker":null,"content":" Thank you, Hon. Speaker for giving me the opportunity. I was lobbying because many Members are not aware of the Motion I am giving notice of. Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provision of Standing Order 33(1), I seek leave for the adjournment of the House to discuss a definite matter of urgent national importance regarding the delay in absorption of health workers under the Universal Health Coverage (UHC). In May and June 2020, 8,571 healthcare professionals were recruited on a three-year contract under the UHC programme. Majority of these officers were deployed to the county facilities, while a small number was posted to national Government facilities. In 2023, the respective contracts were renewed for a further three years. However, whereas the contracts of the health workers posted to national Government facilities were renewed under similar terms as those agreed in 2020, the health workers recruited under county governments had their remuneration reduced by half. This is contrary to established labour practice of “equal pay, equal work” and falls short of the expectation of fair labour principles as enshrined in Article 41 of the Constitution. Additionally, it is noted that whereas the renewed contracts were given by the county governments, the salaries for the officers are paid by the Ministry of Health, which is under national Government. In October 2023, the national Government assured the UHC staff that they would be transitioned to permanent and pensionable terms. Sadly, in October 2024, the Ministry of Health only transitioned 110 health workers who are under the national Government to permanent and pensionable terms, while leaving the remaining health workers engaged under the county governments on contractual terms. Hon. Speaker, it is against this background that I seek leave for the adjournment of the House to discuss this matter of great national concern with a view of exploring possible and lasting solutions. I thank you."}]}