Dr. Bonny Khalwale

All parliamentary appearances

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• 19 Oct 2023 in Senate: Underage marriage should strictly speak to the constitutional and medical definition of age. Madam Temporary Speaker, having recognised that, there is the other limb. The other limb is that, in the definition of age, ‘children’ mean different things to different communities. I practiced medicine in Coast for six years, and I respect the coastal people. We have this shadowy people found within the extended family of the child and some found within the families of men. They prepare a child for marriage when those children are less than 16 years old. Many times, I would see expectant mothers aged 14, ... view
• 19 Oct 2023 in Senate: Well put, Madam Temporary Speaker. She could very easily have made that argument when she is making her contribution. When you are contributing, Senator, you will say all those things. I am speaking beyond your community, your understanding of life and beyond your professional qualifications. Therefore, you should drink from this cup. This is reality. We have pastoralists who have no idea you--- view
• 19 Oct 2023 in Senate: Yes, you will have your time. Madam Temporary Speaker, allow me to speak for the comfort of this House, so that no one thinks I am supporting this Motion in the realm of theory. The firstborn son of my Form One to Form Four classmate at Musingu Boys’ High School, came and befriended my brother's child in Malinya. He was in Form Two. It was not incest as they view
• 19 Oct 2023 in Senate: 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. view
• 19 Oct 2023 in Senate: are not related and are from different sub-clans. This girl in Malinya was 17 years old and in Class 8. She conceived. These things are very complex, and because you are a lawyer and you know where I am going. So, the teacher complained and the parents went and settled the issue at home, that they do not want a contest. The parents agreed. So that it does not look like this burden has been left to the family of the girl who had conceived, they brought the girl to the family of the boy. Meanwhile, the boy had been ... view
• 19 Oct 2023 in Senate: Yes, Madam Temporary Speaker. view
• 19 Oct 2023 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, I know she will give me the information when she is responding to this. So, she has ample time to reply. When you are replying, you will comment to all these things that we are saying. view
• 19 Oct 2023 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, we are trying to help so that the law becomes better. Some people employ underage girls and you find a criminal raping such girls. I think it is wrong when the law then allows such a criminal--- You will find the man has left a family sitting pretty, while he serves in prison. His children go to school and this child has nobody to support her. These people must be pursued, so that their wealth or whatever it is they have, can be used to help this girl to continue with her education. Now, on the aspect ... view
• 19 Oct 2023 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, I congratulate you and thank you for your balanced ruling. This reminds me of the words of the people of the English language who normally tell us that ignorance is bliss. I was speaking to the thin line, and indeed, it is very thin. What do you do with this pregnant girl? The society, family and legislators all want her to complete her education. However, you are asking the principal of the school to take care of a pregnant mother in the school. Would it be fair to the principal of Mukumu Girls High School to view
• 19 Oct 2023 in Senate: 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. view