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    "id": 1174466,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Madzayo",
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        "legal_name": "Stewart Mwachiru Shadrack Madzayo",
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    "content": "Despite the setback mentioned above, the Committee noted a grave concern raised by the Petitioner and did a comparative analysis on how other jurisdictions dealt with the issues. The Committee noted that in Philippines, the law provides for 60 days of paid leave for miscarriages or emergency termination of pregnancy. India allows six weeks of payed leave. The United Kingdom (UK) provides for two weeks for bereavement of a child from pregnancy of after 24 weeks to a child of 18 years. In the United States of America (USA), the federal laws are silent on the matter. The Committee appreciated the efforts made by the women and contributions of mothers to the economy and the country in general. The Committee has also taken note that Kenya is a developing economy and any laws touching on its labour market, have to be well researched and well thought through. The Committee also observes that maternity leave for mothers who carry their pregnancies to full term and give birth to live babies have been legislated upon. On the other hand, leave for women who suffer miscarriages and still births is currently being handled administratively and on case by case basis, depending on the medical status of the specific woman diagnosed by a medical doctor and her employer. Having taken into consideration the remaining duration of the term of this Parliament, the Committee recommends that for now, the matter continues being handled administratively by the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, for policy consideration of the Petition. After that, the Ministry should present a progress report within six months of the commencement of the next Parliament, after stakeholders’ engagement. The Committee wishes to acknowledge the time and considerable effort made by all parties who submitted the information. I also wish to express my gratitude to my colleagues for their thoughtful input and engaged contribution to the matter. Further, the Committee is indebted to the Office of the Speaker and the Clerk of the Senate, for facilitating all actions that led to the production of this Report. Madam Deputy Speaker, it is now my pleasure and duty, Pursuant to Standing Order No.232, to table the Report of the Committee on Labour and Social Welfare, in relations to the Petition concerning appropriate leave rights for women who miscarry and who suffer stillbirths."
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