Robert Pukose

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I second. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) THE PUBLIC SERVICE (VALUES AND PRINCIPLES) (AMENDMENT) BILL

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I stand to second the Public Service (Values and Principles) Bill, (National Assembly Bill No.46 of 2022) . I want to thank Members for supporting this Bill, which has come to this stage, and wish them an enjoyable short...

Hon. (Dr.) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I have something on the Petition by Charles Ochola on a Bill to regulate the practice of geophysics. Considering the Public Petitions Committee has a lot at hand, the best thing would be for Mr. Ochola to approach any of...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) You cannot respond. You must wait until when he is in.

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I want to thank the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Education and Members who have given their input. As our students prepare to do examinations, especially those from Endebess Constituency, I wish them success in their KPSEA, KCPE...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Well guided. (Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah consulted with Dr Robert Pukose)

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Thank you for allowing me to contribute. From the outset, I support the amendments done by the Committee. I thank the Committee of the whole House for accepting those amendments. Just as the Member for Kitui Central has put it, insurance companies are very...

Hon (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) On a point of order, Hon. Speaker.

Hon (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker, for your ruling and guidance. This Bill initially was my Bill but it got interest from both the Ministry and the Government and, therefore, this Bill was converted into a Committee Bill. This allowed the Government to make amendments to...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Well guided. (Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah consulted with Dr Robert Pukose)

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Thank you for allowing me to contribute. From the outset, I support the amendments done by the Committee. I thank the Committee of the whole House for accepting those amendments. Just as the Member for Kitui Central has put it, insurance companies are very...

Hon (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) On a point of order, Hon. Speaker.

Hon (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker, for your ruling and guidance. This Bill initially was my Bill but it got interest from both the Ministry and the Government and, therefore, this Bill was converted into a Committee Bill. This allowed the Government to make amendments to...

Hon (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Otiende’s amendment is that there is no Council of County Governors. It is supposed to be the Council of Governors to represent the interests of counties. It is just a typo error which can be corrected through a further amendment because we cannot...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I beg to move: THAT, Clause 10 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (1) by deleting the words ―section 12 “appearing in paragraph (c) and substituting therefor the words ―section Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) They are supporting. The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. Martha Wangari) : I will put the Question. Hon. Pukose please clarify on record. Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) I want them to specify on which clause. 24th October 2023 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 36 Hon. (Dr)...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I agree with the amendment by Hon. Nyikal. It is a good amendment. The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. Martha Wangari) : Therefore, Members, I will put the Question. (Question, that the words to be left out be left out, put and agreed...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I beg to move: THAT, Clause 21 of the Bill be amended—

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, Clause 13 of the Bill talks about the collaboration of the bodies or organisations within or outside Kenya, as it may be considered necessary. We are not talking of any sub-committee that has been established in Clause 13 of the Bill....

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I beg to move: THAT, part IV of the Bill be amended by deleting the title and substituting therefore the following new title- PART III—HEALTH PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGIES 24th October 2023 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 44 Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA)be...

Hon. (Dr)Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I beg to move: THAT, Clause 22 of the Bill be amended- 24th October 2023 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 45 Hon. (Dr)Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA)thereof be inserted, put and agreed to) The Temporary Chairman (Hon. Martha Wangari): Hon. Nyikal, I will give you...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) You know Hon. Kaluma would like to practise alternative medicine. There was a Bill in the 11th Parliament on Traditional Medicine that went to the Senate and did not come back from there. It died there. I hope Hon. Kaluma can take up that...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairlady. Medicine is made using either synthetics or herbs from trees and plants. When talking about 24th October 2023 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 47 Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA)traditional medicine, this field is not regulated. Those practising traditional medicine come...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) I beg to move: THAT, Clause 23 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (1) by—

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairlady. In (a) , I am talking about medicines, medical products and technologies. What Hon. Kaluma needs to know is that scheduled substances are medicines. When we say “medicines,” they are in scheduled substances.

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairlady. I beg to move: THAT, Clause 3 of the Bill be amended by deleting sub-clause (1) and substituting therefore the following new sub-clause (1) — “ (l) This Act applies to the regulation of—

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Having listened to Hon. Kaluma, I think you have already given a direction. This is a very important Bill. This is a Bill I introduced in the 11th Parliament, and we have gone through it. It is affecting a Department...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I beg to move: THAT, Clause 8 of the Bill be amended—

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I beg to move: THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 9. This provision contradicts the legal framework for appointment of the chairperson, board members and chief executive officers of State corporations or semi-autonomous Government agencies. The chairperson, board members...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, when I listened to the Speaker’s ruling, he said that there are Members of Parliament who presented their proposed amendments late and he approved them. The proposed amendments are with the office of the Speaker. Also, the Speaker said that if...

Hon. Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA)

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, this amendment has been subjected to public participation. The qualification that one must hold a degree in pharmacy from a university recognised in Kenya must be a basic requirement. This is also a WHO requirement for this national medical regulatory authority...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I think the best thing is to drop the amendment. (Applause) Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I beg to move: THAT, Clause 6 of the Bill be amended—

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I want to read to Hon. Kaluma and other Members what the Bill states - that the headquarters of the authority shall be in Nairobi. We have gone further to say that the branches shall be in such other place as...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I beg to move: THAT, Clause 5 of the Bill be amended by deleting the words, ‘‘but the Authority may establish branches anywhere in Kenya’’ and substituting therefor the words ‘‘or in such other place as the board of the Authority...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, we are in Clause 3. This Clause does not talk about definitions. We have amended, and we are indicating comprehensively the cover of all aspects in the regulation of health products and technologies.” All those are health products and technologies and...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Yes, Hon. Speaker.

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Yes, Hon. Speaker.

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I want to thank the Leader of the Majority Party and second this Bill. Let me begin by thanking the Members of the Departmental Committee on Health that I chair for their dedication in preparing and tabling the Committee Report on...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for allowing me to contribute on this very important Bill. I stand to support the Primary Health Care Bill (Senate Bill No. 44 of 2023) . Let me begin by thanking Members of the Departmental Committee on Health that...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) On a point of order. The Temporary Chairman (Hon. David Ochieng’) : Hon. Pukose, you have already contributed. What is out of order? Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, with all due respect, I am not interrupting Hon. Mayaka. I just...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. And thank you, Hon. Mayaka. I just want to say that there will be training for all the community health care promoters. It is not just a one-off training but a continuous medical training on prevention and early detection...