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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cherarkey",
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    "content": "Chesumei Sub-County and asked the headmaster of the number of times sanitary pads were issued? That is very important. I agree with Clause 8. This is because we will facilitate close to one million girls who miss school three to four days in a month because of periods. Those girls will now be part of the students who will be learning. Most of our girls are very sharp. There is a song that says that what a man can do, a woman can do best. Women and men, by God's grace, are equal and the same. Some people argue that women are smarter because they can multitask. However, we who are Christians, believe women are the neck and men are the head. I think that is what is right. That is how the Bible explains it. I do not know what the Muslims say about it. I do not know why Sen. Chute is complaining. We should stop tokenism in issuance of sanitary pads in this country. Madam Temporary Speaker, I will skip clauses 9 to 12 because they are procedural issues. I would like to quickly move to Clause 14. I support the formation of a county interdepartmental committee to oversee and advise on this matter, so that we can realize the concurrent function. I believe that the provision of sanitary pads can be a concurrent function, considering that counties already manage Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) classrooms, correctional facilities and public institutions like vocational training centres and youth polytechnics. Therefore, the formation of a county interdepartmental committee is very important. Furthermore, we should promote the use of reusable sanitary pads. You have heard the President mention the initiative to plant 15 billion trees. We need to emphasize climate financing and climate action. It is essential to ensure that the sanitary pads being issued to our girls are eco-friendly to protect our environment. Secondly, it is essential to ensure that the disposal of sanitary towels is done hygienically. The quality of sanitary pads should be of good quality and the correct size to prevent infections among young girls and women across the country. Therefore, the State Department for Public Health must be part of this conversation. Madam Temporary Speaker, I agree with Clause 16 regarding auditing and reporting. However, I suggest an amendment that the reporting mechanism be directed to Parliament. Since the National Assembly has been unable to provide adequate oversight and now that this is a concurrent function, I believe the County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) might be a bit held up. Therefore, the matter should be referred to the County Public Investment and Special Funds Committee (CPIC), which should address the issues of sanitary funding. This proposal involves the Deputy Party Leader of ODM, Sen. Otsotsi, whose expertise in auditing and reporting to Parliament adds efficiency and value. I can see him nodding in agreement as this amendment will expand his role in ensuring effective oversight of sanitary funding. I agree with Clause 22 that a person who rebrands or sells poor-quality sanitary pads that can cause infections to our girls and women should face strict penalties. They should either be fined Kshs5 million or incarcerated for five years. You can imagine the serious health risks posed by substandard or poor-quality sanitary pads as infections can become a significant problem for our girls and women. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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