8 Sep 2020 in Senate:
Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for giving me this opportunity. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.47 (1) to make a Statement on a topic of general concern, namely the vaginal rings approved for use to curb the spread of The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate.
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8 Sep 2020 in Senate:
HIV/AIDS in Africa. A silicon vaginal ring containing the antiretroviral drug Dapevirine has been approved as a new HIV transmission prevention for women. The European Medicines Agency (EMA) announced that it had adopted a positive scientific opinion on its use in low and middle income countries. Information on the mainstream media, specifically the Daily Nation newspaper of 26th July, 2020 claimed that a study proved that the vaginal ring can reduce the risk of Type I HIV. The ring is seen as method for cisgender women in sub-Saharan Africa who despite being the face of the epidemic, have few options ...
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8 Sep 2020 in Senate:
abstinence, using condoms, limiting sexual partners, never sharing needles and so on, rather than adopting one that little is known about and is farfetched. I thank you.
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8 Sep 2020 in Senate:
Madam Temporary Speaker, thank you for giving me this opportunity to support this Statement by Sen. (Dr.) Milgo. The fact that the Tsavo National Park can go on fire is a serious thing. As Kenyans, we have to see how to conserve our parks and the economic gains. One of the main economic gains is tourism. Tourists come to the country to see our wildlife. As it brings income to the community and the country, we have to see how to conserve our parks. There is need for communities around our parks to coexist with wildlife. Every animal has value ...
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8 Sep 2020 in Senate:
Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker for giving me this opportunity to support this Statement from Sen. Loitiptip, who has brought an issue to the Floor of the House that is important. I remember that at one point the Local Content Bill was brought to the Floor of the House. The proposition of The Local Content Bill was that locals should have a percentage with regard to the industries present in various counties. When it comes to dock workers, job opportunities should benefit the people of Lamu County. When it comes to issues of the Youth, most of them are idle ...
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28 Jul 2020 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you for giving me this opportunity. I support the amendments by Sen. Kang’ata. The amendments come in to show that he is flexible. A true leader needs to be flexible, but not rigid. Can I be heard? Am I on record? The amendments by Sen. Kang’ata show that he is accommodating. According to these amendments, no county should lose. As the Senate, we have to ensure that no county loses in any way. Most counties have already made their budgets and they have expectations. All of a sudden, if a county gets less money, the county ...
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23 Jul 2020 in Senate:
Thank you, Madam Temporary Chairperson. I second the amendments.
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23 Jul 2020 in Senate:
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I second the amendments.
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23 Jul 2020 in Senate:
Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to withdraw what I stated. I beg to withdraw my further amendment to the Clause 4 as indicated in the Order Paper.
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23 Jul 2020 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I second.
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