Cherarkey K Samson

All parliamentary appearances

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• 18 Jun 2019 in Senate: Fourthly, we also have terminal diseases. We have a rise in the cases of cancer, which impoverish Kenyans across the country. There are many types of cancer. Treating cancer by chemotherapy or using drugs is expensive, which has led many families in this country into poverty. Kenyans are dying at an alarming rate because of cancer. We 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 Jun 2019 in Senate: should ensure that drugs used to treat cancer or mitigate its effects are affordable. The only agency with the expertise, technical knowhow and infrastructure to do that is KEMSA. The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) cards should also be made affordable, because most people who die of cancer do not have medical cover since they are poor. They usually have to sell their land or cows while trying to get treatment. view
• 18 Jun 2019 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, a few weeks ago, there is a man who passed on in Simbi Village, in Lessos, Nandi County because of cancer. The family had used its entire savings; they had sold all their land and they are now poor. As we talk about the supply of drugs, we should find ways of making drugs cheaper or affordable for the treatment and management of diseases like cancer and other terminal diseases so that Kenyans no longer die. view
• 18 Jun 2019 in Senate: I am hesitant on the provision that the Cabinet Secretary (CS) should appoint people to the Board, because consultation is key. The right word to be used is “must;” because if you use “may,” it means there is an option. If that is the case, we are likely to have a crisis, like during the Nusu Mkate Government, where even ‘consultation’ was interpreted in courts of law. Therefore, the word should be “shall”, so that the CS has an obligation to appoint people to the Board, whose names are forwarded by the CoG. We will challenge the Health Act, because ... view
• 18 Jun 2019 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, a few weeks ago, I raised an issue on the pending bills on drugs that are owed to KEMSA. The other day, during the Madaraka Day celebrations in Narok, the President said that all pending bills must be paid. Today, I saw the Inter-governmental Budget and Economic Council (IBEC) report that was shared by His Excellency the Deputy President, Dr. William Ruto, and the CoG. They ordered the release of about Kshs60 billion that will be used to clear the pending bills. Although we blame KEMSA for lethargy, ineffectiveness and inefficiency, we should also ensure that they ... view
• 18 Jun 2019 in Senate: members nominated by the CoG are included. Of course, we should have additional members to reflect the spirit of the Constitution. Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. view
• 13 Jun 2019 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, maybe my name changed to James but I am Samson. Saul also changed his name to Paul on the way to Damascus--- view
• 13 Jun 2019 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I support this Petition which might be directed to my Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights. There are allegations of corruption, human resource and governance issues. view
• 13 Jun 2019 in Senate: I agree with my colleagues that if we are not careful, we might have a scenario of all the 47 counties sending petitions concerning corruption and misuse of public property and money. If such petitions come to this House, we should involve more committees. That is the way to go. There are many corruption allegations facing many counties. view
• 13 Jun 2019 in Senate: Mediation on the Division of Revenue Bill has collapsed. Many people say that we have an increase in corruption cases because we give more money to the counties. That argument is weak. Relevant investigative agencies should do their work. The Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI), the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and the Judiciary have failed because people have lost trust in those institutions except the Senate. view