Cherarkey K Samson

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• 18 May 2022 in Senate: The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 18 May 2022 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I thank her for bringing up this issue because World Hypertension Day is important. Article 43 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, states clearly that access to the highest quality health services in this country is a basic human right. The Bill of Rights is important in our Constitution, 2010. High blood pressure is a silent killer. As she has put it, it is not only killing the mighty, but also ravaging our villages. The worst part is that most people do not know that they are suffering from it because it has no symptoms. It ... view
• 18 May 2022 in Senate: The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 18 May 2022 in Senate: Kenyans should also know the causes of high blood pressure. Among people with high blood pressure in the country are us politicians. Before nominations, most of us had high blood pressure. The high prevalence of high blood pressure in the country is also because of the nature of our work. I urge my colleagues that even as we do politics, we should be careful, so that it does not come with the cost of ill health. The competition and fighting politically should not make us victims. This issue should be addressed. Counties should create awareness among view
• 18 May 2022 in Senate: suffering from diabetes and high blood pressure. Since these are lifestyle diseases, there is a way that even hospitals at the lowest level, be it in Laikipia or Nandi counties, for example, need to teach our people. It is not a death sentence because you can still manage and enjoy life. I do not know whether there are Members of the Committee on Health here. I hope they will refer to the HANSARD and take note that this is a serious issue. As Parliament, we should also have medical awareness and free medical checkups especially after 9th August. Mr. Temporary ... view
• 18 May 2022 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I thank the Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries led by Sen. Ndwiga for that wonderful work that they are doing. The issue of coffee continues to be a serious problem. In Nandi County where I come from, almost all sub-counties grow coffee, led by Tinderet Sub-County. Most farmers have been facing challenges of growing, marketing and getting value for their coffee. It is important to note that coffee, just like any other crop in the Republic, continues to make our farmers poorer. They invest a lot. The Chairperson has explained that the problem is not ... view
• 18 May 2022 in Senate: The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 18 May 2022 in Senate: with farmers to political rallies. You see him most of the time insulting, demeaning and even giving handouts to farmers. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, you remember the fight we heard about in the tea and coffee sector? These cartels must be called out--- view
• 18 May 2022 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, these cartels in the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperatives continue to destroy our farmers. We must name and shame them. view
• 18 May 2022 in Senate: Bw. Spika wa Muda, ninafikiri nimemsikia ndugu yako akisema kwamba hangependa “kuniingilia kati kati”. I do not know what that means butmay be it is a story for another day. view