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"content": "at large. All those loopholes where anyone could have used to manipulate, confuse and mislead Kenyans have been well taken care of. When we reach the Third Reading, God willing, I believe that everybody will read with us paragraph to paragraph, chapter to chapter and clause to clause. Madam Temporary Speaker, the second part talks about access to contraceptives and family planning services. We have seen many people die mostly because of poverty. They get children who they cannot support. When they are unwell they cannot get proper medical attention and care. As a result, some resort to unsafe abortions and others just lose their babies because of lack of nutrition and proper medical healthcare. Therefore, both the national Government and county governments should ensure that they give information and education on how Kenyans can plan their families and make important choices, so that couples can live comfortable lives. Madam Temporary Speaker, I came up with this Bill so that once you are able to space your children and have a number that you can cater for comfortably, then it means that you have enough time in your hands to contribute to other development activities that will help you improve your economic and social status. This also will improve the political status of women. When you have a few children that you can take care of well, then you have enough time even to participate in leadership. Most women do not have this time because they have to run up and down. So, it is very important that Kenyans are provided with information on family planning and other things that they may need to make informed choices. Madam Temporary Speaker, when we talk about family planning, it is important to note that we are referring not only to contraceptives, because there is also family planning. This includes methods of avoiding pregnancies by observing natural signs and symptoms of the fertile and infertile phase of the menstrual cycle. This is also highly encouraged. Depending on your religious faith, values and upbringing, you make that informed choice and say: “This is the way I want to go.” It is healthy when nobody forces you to do anything. We make very good families and people live happily ever after without any coercion or force. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate"
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