Robert Pukose

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to move that the Kenya Drugs Authority Bill (National Assembly Bill No.54 of 2022) be now read a Third Time. I sponsored the Kenya Drugs Authority Bill (National Assembly Bill No.54 of 2022) , which was published on 6th...

Hon. Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA)

Hon. Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA)

Hon. Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA)

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I beg to move: THAT, Clause 91 of the Bill be amended― Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I beg to move: THAT, Clause 92 of the Bill be amended in subclause (2) by inserting the phrase ‘‘with...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I beg to move: THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 81. 6th November 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 30 Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA)This clause infringes on the exercise of the functions of the Authority, contrary to the recommendations...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairman. Clause 95 talks about many issues, amongst which is compounding of health products and technologies and dispensing of health products, technologies and by qualified personnel. This Bill provides for what we call pharmacovigilance and post-market surveillance. It also provides...

Hon. Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA)

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) I did not want to interrupt or disrupt the presentation by the Vice-Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock, but you gave a directive that he goes into the material in terms of response because the Hon. Member has read the response....

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

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee in the said Report. I also request Hon. Osoro, Whip of the Majority Party, to second the Motion for agreement with the Report of the Committee of the whole...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I beg to move: THAT, Clause 64 of the Bill be amended by― Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I beg to move: THAT, Clause 65 of the Bill be amended— 6th November 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 41...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I beg to move: THAT, Clause 67 of the Bill be amended— Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) I have seen. My apologies 6th November 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 43 Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA)Clause 68The Temporary Chairman (Hon. Omboko...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee in the said report. I request Hon. Josses Lelmengit to second the Motion for agreement with the report of the Committee of the whole House.

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I would like to confirm to the Minority Whip, Hon. Millie Odhiambo, that the Bill on Traditional Herbal Medicine is already with the Speaker. The Temporary Chairman (Hon. Omboko Milemba) : Hon. Kaluma, you have the Floor.

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I beg to move a further amendment to Clause 79 (3) . THAT, Clause 79 of the Bill be further amended by deleting sub-clause (3) and substituting therefor the following new clause sub-clause (3) — 6th November 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I beg to move: THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting the following new Part immediately after the new clause 59A— PART VIII – THE NATIONAL PHARMACOVIGILANCE SYSTEM Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I beg to move:...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I beg to move: THAT, Clause 69 of the Bill be amended by Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I beg to move: 6th November 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 44 Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA)THAT, the Bill...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairman, in Clause 57, we refer to a person who labels, packages, treats, processes, sells or advertises. In Clause 59, we are referring to a person who sells, manufactures, packages, stores or conveys for sale. These are two distinct things. The Temporary...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairman. This is mainly to make provisions for the inclusion of the register of all medical devices as defined under Clause 2 and approved by the Authority. The Temporary Chairman (Hon. Omboko Milemba) : Very well. 6th November 2024 NATIONAL...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I beg to move: THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 60 and substituting therefor the following new Clause 60: Establishment of the National Quality Control Laboratory.

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) I want to allow them to propose a further amendment.

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) In Clause 79 (3) , a person who commits an offence under this section shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding Ksh1 million or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or both. Is the penalty too lenient? 6th...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Chair, this is a WHO requirement, as the Deputy Speaker has put it. Here we are talking about handling emergencies. When we talk about emergencies, we are talking about an outbreak like COVID-19 that we had the other day. Under that circumstance, the...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Allow for a further amendment to that. If we make it Ksh2 million, then may I say Hon. Temporary Chairman that…

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I am seeking to delete Clause 79, which states: “79. A regulatory officer may, for the purposes of this Act, inspect any animal intended for slaughter and may seize and examine any meat which the regulatory officer considers to be unfit...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairman. I beg to move: THAT, Clause 55 of the Bill be amended by deleting sub-clause (1) and substituting therefore the following new sub-clause— “ (1) The Registrar shall keep in the prescribed form a register of all medical devices...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairman, with the replacement, this new Clause on inspection and verification of health products and technologies at the ports of entry enables the Authority to enforce compliance with the prescribed standards of quality, safety and efficacy of health products and technologies before...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairman. To comment on what Hon. Elachi has raised, we have summoned the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) in relation to the recent incident. From the information we have, that is a Level 2 facility which is not...

Hon. Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA)

Hon. Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA)

Hon. Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA)

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I beg to move: THAT, Clause 91 of the Bill be amended― Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I beg to move: THAT, Clause 92 of the Bill be amended in subclause (2) by inserting the phrase ‘‘with...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I beg to move: THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 81. 6th November 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 30 Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA)This clause infringes on the exercise of the functions of the Authority, contrary to the recommendations...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairman. Clause 95 talks about many issues, amongst which is compounding of health products and technologies and dispensing of health products, technologies and by qualified personnel. This Bill provides for what we call pharmacovigilance and post-market surveillance. It also provides...

Hon. Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA)

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) I did not want to interrupt or disrupt the presentation by the Vice-Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock, but you gave a directive that he goes into the material in terms of response because the Hon. Member has read the response....

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

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee in the said Report. I also request Hon. Osoro, Whip of the Majority Party, to second the Motion for agreement with the Report of the Committee of the whole...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I beg to move: THAT, Clause 64 of the Bill be amended by― Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I beg to move: THAT, Clause 65 of the Bill be amended— 6th November 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 41...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I beg to move: THAT, Clause 67 of the Bill be amended— Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) I have seen. My apologies 6th November 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 43 Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA)Clause 68The Temporary Chairman (Hon. Omboko...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee in the said report. I request Hon. Josses Lelmengit to second the Motion for agreement with the report of the Committee of the whole House.

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I would like to confirm to the Minority Whip, Hon. Millie Odhiambo, that the Bill on Traditional Herbal Medicine is already with the Speaker. The Temporary Chairman (Hon. Omboko Milemba) : Hon. Kaluma, you have the Floor.

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I beg to move a further amendment to Clause 79 (3) . THAT, Clause 79 of the Bill be further amended by deleting sub-clause (3) and substituting therefor the following new clause sub-clause (3) — 6th November 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I beg to move: THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting the following new Part immediately after the new clause 59A— PART VIII – THE NATIONAL PHARMACOVIGILANCE SYSTEM Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I beg to move:...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I beg to move: THAT, Clause 69 of the Bill be amended by Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I beg to move: 6th November 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 44 Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA)THAT, the Bill...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairman, in Clause 57, we refer to a person who labels, packages, treats, processes, sells or advertises. In Clause 59, we are referring to a person who sells, manufactures, packages, stores or conveys for sale. These are two distinct things. The Temporary...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairman. This is mainly to make provisions for the inclusion of the register of all medical devices as defined under Clause 2 and approved by the Authority. The Temporary Chairman (Hon. Omboko Milemba) : Very well. 6th November 2024 NATIONAL...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I beg to move: THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 60 and substituting therefor the following new Clause 60: Establishment of the National Quality Control Laboratory.

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) I want to allow them to propose a further amendment.

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) In Clause 79 (3) , a person who commits an offence under this section shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding Ksh1 million or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or both. Is the penalty too lenient? 6th...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Chair, this is a WHO requirement, as the Deputy Speaker has put it. Here we are talking about handling emergencies. When we talk about emergencies, we are talking about an outbreak like COVID-19 that we had the other day. Under that circumstance, the...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Allow for a further amendment to that. If we make it Ksh2 million, then may I say Hon. Temporary Chairman that…

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairman, I am seeking to delete Clause 79, which states: “79. A regulatory officer may, for the purposes of this Act, inspect any animal intended for slaughter and may seize and examine any meat which the regulatory officer considers to be unfit...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairman. I beg to move: THAT, Clause 55 of the Bill be amended by deleting sub-clause (1) and substituting therefore the following new sub-clause— “ (1) The Registrar shall keep in the prescribed form a register of all medical devices...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairman, with the replacement, this new Clause on inspection and verification of health products and technologies at the ports of entry enables the Authority to enforce compliance with the prescribed standards of quality, safety and efficacy of health products and technologies before...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairman. To comment on what Hon. Elachi has raised, we have summoned the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) in relation to the recent incident. From the information we have, that is a Level 2 facility which is not...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I join the Member for Alego Usonga, Hon. Atandi, in mourning the late Hon. Peter Oloo Aringo. I remember him as the KANU Chairman. He was also a Minister for Education and a very eloquent speaker. Some of us...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I join the Member for Alego Usonga, Hon. Atandi, in mourning the late Hon. Peter Oloo Aringo. I remember him as the KANU Chairman. He was also a Minister for Education and a very eloquent speaker. Some of us...

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

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. This request for statement is from the Committee, and I am presenting it in my capacity as the Chairperson. Hon. Deputy Speaker, I rise to request for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Education and...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Article 149 (1) of the Constitution provides that: 18th October 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 10 Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA)“Within 14 days after a vacancy in the Office of the Deputy President arises, the President shall nominate a person...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Speaker, recently, in passing the Special Motion for the Impeachment of the Deputy President, you guided us that we required at least two-thirds, that is 233 Members of the House, to pass the Motion. Is the same voting threshold applicable in this case?...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Speaker, the results of the Division are as follows: 18th October 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 39 Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA)Ayes – 236 Noes – 0 Abstentions – 0(Applause)

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I want to join the Kisii fraternity, and specifically the constituents of Bonchari, in sending my condolences to the family, friends, and neighbours of Hon. Zebedeo Opore. I served with him in the 11th Parliament. Poleni sana for the loss of...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, these university lecturers also offer key services at the hospital. Therefore, the closure of the university affects other areas. It has a wide ramification. I ask the Chairman and the Committee to save Moi University so that we can save other...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I join my colleagues in expressing my disappointment with the management of Moi University. When they raise issues like overstaffing, it begs the question why the management continued with recruitment of more staff and opening more campus while not looking at...

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

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. This request for statement is from the Committee, and I am presenting it in my capacity as the Chairperson. Hon. Deputy Speaker, I rise to request for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Education and...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Article 149 (1) of the Constitution provides that: 18th October 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 10 Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA)“Within 14 days after a vacancy in the Office of the Deputy President arises, the President shall nominate a person...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Speaker, recently, in passing the Special Motion for the Impeachment of the Deputy President, you guided us that we required at least two-thirds, that is 233 Members of the House, to pass the Motion. Is the same voting threshold applicable in this case?...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Speaker, the results of the Division are as follows: 18th October 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 39 Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA)Ayes – 236 Noes – 0 Abstentions – 0(Applause)

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I want to join the Kisii fraternity, and specifically the constituents of Bonchari, in sending my condolences to the family, friends, and neighbours of Hon. Zebedeo Opore. I served with him in the 11th Parliament. Poleni sana for the loss of...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, these university lecturers also offer key services at the hospital. Therefore, the closure of the university affects other areas. It has a wide ramification. I ask the Chairman and the Committee to save Moi University so that we can save other...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I join my colleagues in expressing my disappointment with the management of Moi University. When they raise issues like overstaffing, it begs the question why the management continued with recruitment of more staff and opening more campus while not looking at...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) No! I am just seeking your guidance as to whether we need the same threshold in this case.

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Speaker, is the same voting threshold applicable in this case? I seek your guidance following your Communication from the Senate.

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Okay.

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Article 149 of the Constitution provides that within 14 days after a vacancy in the Office of the Deputy President arises, the President shall nominate a person to fill the vacancy and the National Assembly shall vote on the nomination...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Thank you. I am well guided. (Hon. Betty Maina spoke off the record)

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) No! I am just seeking your guidance as to whether we need the same threshold in this case.

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Speaker, is the same voting threshold applicable in this case? I seek your guidance following your Communication from the Senate.

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Okay.

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Article 149 of the Constitution provides that within 14 days after a vacancy in the Office of the Deputy President arises, the President shall nominate a person to fill the vacancy and the National Assembly shall vote on the nomination...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Thank you. I am well guided. (Hon. Betty Maina spoke off the record)

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) No! I am just seeking your guidance as to whether we need the same threshold in this case.

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Hon. Speaker, is the same voting threshold applicable in this case? I seek your guidance following your Communication from the Senate.

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Okay.

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Article 149 of the Constitution provides that within 14 days after a vacancy in the Office of the Deputy President arises, the President shall nominate a person to fill the vacancy and the National Assembly shall vote on the nomination...

Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose (Endebess, UDA) Thank you. I am well guided. (Hon. Betty Maina spoke off the record)