Masitsa Naomi Shiyonga

All parliamentary appearances

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• 17 Nov 2020 in Senate: As a representative of the people of Kakamega, there was a directive that every county sets aside 300 beds, which they were unable to attain. Even if we get 300 beds, which are not equipped, we are wasting time. It is unfortunate that hon. Murunga passed on in a facility that was supposed to save him. It is sad because our parents stay in the rural areas. Are we doing justice to our parents at home, who are attended to by health workers in facilities that are not equipped, while we have lost millions at the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority ... view
• 11 Nov 2020 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker Sir, for allowing me to contribute to this Petition. I wish to thank the three citizens who brought this Petition on Multiple Sclerosis condition. This condition is next to death. The people who survive do so with a lot of pain throughout their life. The disorder affects the brain, spine and the whole body. It makes it almost impossible for a person to do anything. I would prefer that such conditions be treated with a lot of care if diagnosed. view
• 11 Nov 2020 in Senate: Most of the victims, when they get into the condition, lose hope very fast and their lifespan decreases. Last year, I came here with a Motion on Sickle Cell Disease, on which most people are spending a lot of money to treat it in certain areas in our communities. Many of them are misdiagnosed. view
• 11 Nov 2020 in Senate: It is very unfortunate that many of our hospitals in the counties, especially when healthcare has been devolved, are not even able to handle some of the conditions such as this one. It is very clear that if we have such a patient in our communities who is diagnosed with the disease, they should be given free care and treatment. view
• 11 Nov 2020 in Senate: Insurance covers or NHIF does not help in such conditions at all. Many of the hospitals reject these patients because the expense that comes with this condition is very high. Such a condition then needs to be categorized under the conditions that can be treated without being charged a Shilling, because we need to be our brother’s keeper. There are so many who suffer from this condition, but are not coming out. view
• 11 Nov 2020 in Senate: I urge Kenyans who may have Multiple Sclerosis and even Sickle Cell Disease to come out, so that we can get a law that can assist through the healthcare system that we have. view
• 11 Nov 2020 in Senate: I support the Petition. view
• 11 Nov 2020 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I rise to request for more time as my colleagues have requested. This issue is a livewire that we need to speak to, in support or not in support of BBI. We need to be given time to ‘scoop’ this matter. view
• 11 Nov 2020 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for the opportunity. I congratulate Sen. Omogeni for bringing up this issue on the Floor of the House. Members need to know that Sen. (Dr.) Musuruve, Sen. (Dr.) Milgo and I are behind the idea of having 47 elected women Senators in the BBI Report. We were denied the right to vote just because we are nominated. It is good that 47 women will be elected in the Senate if the proposal passes. That is a big gain. Can you all Senator clap for me! If you do not, then you are not a Senator. view
• 11 Nov 2020 in Senate: The proposed 47 elected women Senators is not transfer of the Women Representatives from the National Assembly. These are new positions in the Senate because we have been having nominated Senators. The three women elected Senators, including you, Madam Deputy Speaker--- view