28 Sep 2021 in Senate:
The regulations will be passed. You will have 24 votes, but I will vote ‘no’. Do not try to convince me. Talk to other Senators and not me.
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23 Sep 2021 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I first want to take this opportunity to offer heartfelt condolences to the family of Alex Macharia, the people of Kahawa West and the traders who have lost a friend, a family member and a brother. I am really grateful to Sen. Omanga, Mama Miradi, for bringing this issue. I am one of the luckiest Senators here because I have a very good assistant Senator---
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23 Sep 2021 in Senate:
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23 Sep 2021 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, to the contrary, I have not denigrated Sen. Omanga. In fact, I have been praising her. I have said she is a Senator who assists me and I assist her also in her work. This is because Nairobi is big. I have 17 constituencies, 85 wards and four million people. So, I am very lucky that we can assist each other, including all the Senators in the Nairobi delegation. Back to this very important matter. Less than a year ago I brought the issue of Yasin Moyo, a 13-year-old boy who was shot at his balcony in ...
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23 Sep 2021 in Senate:
Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I rise pursuant to Standing Oder No. 48(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Health on the status of Mbagathi Hospital in Nairobi City County.
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23 Sep 2021 in Senate:
There have been numerous complaints on the quality of services being offered in this facility and concerns about some of the structures that need urgent rehabilitation and renovation.
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23 Sep 2021 in Senate:
Currently, because of the centralized procurement, there is shortage of drugs. As we speak, I am sure today that there is no nitrous oxide that is used in the theater, and basic supplies
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23 Sep 2021 in Senate:
This facility serves thousands of residents of Nairobi City County especially those from informal settlements and low income areas, but has been neglected and not given priority as required despite the huge budgetary allocations on health. The Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) should be held accountable as the health function is their responsibility.
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23 Sep 2021 in Senate:
I request the Chairperson in his detailed response to address the following specific issues that requires urgent attention- (1) Give an explanation as to why there is a shortage of nurses and critical care specialists and what action is being taken. There is only one special critical care specialist and there is a shortage of nurses. (2) Explain why the two Intensive Care Unit (ICU) machines and equipment have been gathering dust at the stores at Mbagathi and have not been installed yet that is a critical service that the residents deserve to be getting. (3) State what the NMS ...
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23 Sep 2021 in Senate:
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