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"content": "b. Bills at Committee of the Whole – 1. The Co-Operative Societies (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 53 of 2023). 2. The Public Fundraising Appeals Bill (Senate Bills No. 36 of 2024). 3. The Heritage and Museums Bill (Senate Bills No. 8 of 2023). 4. The Environment Laws (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.23 of 2024). 5. The County Library Services Bill (Senate Bills No. 40 of 2024). 6. The Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 10 of 2024). c. Motions (i) Report of the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations on its inquiry into the state of markets in Vihiga and Bungoma counties arising from a statement sought by Sen. Godfrey Osotsi, MP and Sen. David Wakoli, MP; and (ii) Progress Report of the Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and Regional Integration into an inquiry on the diversity and inclusivity in the staff composition of state agencies in Kenya. The projected business for Thursday, 22nd May, 2025, will include business not concluded from Wednesday’s Order Paper, debate on the Motion on the Fourth Basis for allocating the share of national revenue among counties and any other business scheduled by the Senate Business Committee."
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"content": "Mr. Speaker Sir, I thank you and hereby lay the Statement on the Table of the Senate."
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"content": "UNWANTED PREGNANCIES DUE TO INEFFECTIVE CONTRACEPTIVE METHODS"
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"content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order 52(1) to make a Statement on a matter of national concern regarding the rising incident of unintended pregnancies and abortion-related complications, largely attributed to ineffective contraceptive methods and gaps in reproductive health care services. A recent study titled, Incidents of Induced Abortion and Related Complications in Kenya, conducted by the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and International Partners, reveals that Kenya recorded over 1.4 million unintended pregnancies in 2023. Alarming 35 per cent of women who used emergency contraceptive pills still conceived, raising serious concerns about the efficiency, availability, and appropriate use of contraceptive options within our health system. 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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"content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, the study, which covered Nairobi, Kisumu, Mombasa, and Nakuru counties, paints a grim picture of unmet needs and stigma in reproductive health. It recorded 793,664 abortions in 2023, representing a rate of 57.3 per 1,000 women aged 15 to 49 years. The highest abortion rates were reported in Nairobi and Central Kenya at 78.3 per 1,000 women, followed by Nyanza at 69.4 per 1,000 women, and Western at 55.6 per 1,000 women, while Coast and North-Eastern regions reported the lowest rates at 38.7 per 1,000 women. Mr. Speaker, Sir, social stigma continues to surround contraception, especially for young women who are often branded immoral despite being sexually active and in need of protection. The study found that 58 per cent of the women interviewed were married, and among these, 32 per cent had two or more children. This disapproves the myth that contraception is only sought by unmarried or promiscuous individuals. In reality, it is a fundamental health and family planning necessity. The study also exposed serious gaps in post-abortion care. Only 24 per cent of referral facilities and 21 per cent of lower-level facilities were equipped to provide even basic post-abortion services, leaving thousands of women vulnerable to complications and long-term health risks. Mr. Speaker, Sir, in the light of these findings, I urge the Standing Committee on Health, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, to consider initiating an inquiry with a view of addressing the following- (1) The distribution, quality and effectiveness of contraceptive methods available in public health facilities across the country. (2) Access to reliable and long-acting contraceptive options, particularly in underserved and high-risk regions. (3) Public education programmes to combat stigma and promote informed reproductive health choices among youth and families. (4) The availability of comprehensive post-abortion care in public health facilities, including staff training and improved supply chains for critical services. Protecting the reproductive rights and health of women and girls is not optional; it is a national imperative. We must act urgently to address this crisis and strengthen our reproductive health care systems. I thank you."
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"content": " Before we move to comments on these Statements, I would like to call upon the Chairperson of the Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries to lay a Paper on the Table."
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"content": "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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