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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Tabitha Mutinda",
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    "content": "imprisonment because someone can come back to commit the same crime even after two years. Secondly, regarding the fine of Kshs1 million, we have seen in different reports that children are sold for about Kshs300,000. God forbid, but if that person sells three children, since children are born everyday, then that person will be able to manage the fine of Kshs1 million. This is not something good to discuss as it is very painful, but the fine should be as high as Kshs10 million and 10 years of imprisonment because that is selling a life. I think we should increase the fine and the duration of imprisonment. With regards to the proposal for free medical care for the infant, the same should be given to the mother. You cannot provide one facility for only the infant alone because that infant is as a result of the mother. They are a package. I agree with what Sen. Olekina stated in terms of amendments of the insurance firms to provide free coverage for the mother and the infant. Some counties have been flagged out for having low fertility rates. This is due to high rates of alcoholism and a few other factors. You will realize that at this time the birth rate is quite low. Young people are not focusing on giving birth. Free medical care for the infant and mother will encourage them because some of them fear the cost implications. The proposal will encourage young couples to be confident that the cost will be minimized. As I conclude, I have heard my colleague Senator talking about telemedicine and telepharmacy. We are in the digital era, and I am happy to note that you have factored these technologies into this Bill. This is positive and good moving forward. Lastly, it is good to note that we might not have many students in our schools in the future. This is because the birth rate is low. It would be better to put much more emphasis on the health of our children. Looking at where we are with the Competency- Based Curriculum (CBC), we see that it has made learning more practical. The institutions of learning will have fewer students. Therefore, if more emphasis can be put into the medical institutions, then we will be able to achieve this and have a healthy nation hence a wealthy nation. I thank you."
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