Judith Achieng Sijeny

All parliamentary appearances

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• 20 Jul 2016 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I also wish to welcome the young ladies who are the future presidents and leaders of this country. In my capacity as the chairperson of the Kenya Women Senators Association, the next time, I will expect one of them to be standing here in their capacity. I know I am a Nominated Senator but as my colleague as just said, this is the time when women are being elected into key positions in this world and I believe through your help and support and all your relatives who are in Nairobi, you will also assist me ... view
• 20 Jul 2016 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, thank you for the opportunity to contribute to this wonderful and marvelous Bill. First, I congratulate Sen. Wangari who has thought very considerably to prepare this Bill and present it at the Senate. It is a very sensitive and humane Bill. In our country, the poverty level is still very high and medical expenses are extremely on the higher side. We have been trying to champion some facilities which, like for the assisted reproduction, are still very expensive. A full medical session for this, for example, would cost kshs500,000. Most Kenyans cannot afford this. Mr. Temporary ... view
• 20 Jul 2016 in Senate: The NHIF came in handy after all the deductions and the payment that they effected on our behalf. We were then able to settle the Bill. I wish to confirm that they have become efficient and you only need to apply and abide by the rules in order to obtain the assistance. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, it is on that note that we wish to encourage many Kenyans to subscribe to this NHIF and to ensure that they remit their subscriptions. However, they should not be penalised exorbitantly when they fail. These are things that at times when people change ... view
• 19 Jul 2016 in Senate: Sorry, Mr. Speaker, Sir. It is on another point of order. view
• 19 Jul 2016 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, on 16th June, I sought for a Statement from the chairperson on the Standing Committee on Health. The last time we were in Session you ordered that it be given today. However, I have not seen it on the Order Paper. We have 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 view
• 19 Jul 2016 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move:- THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after Clause 6. Consent (1) An assisted reproduction health care provider shall not perform any treatment or procedure of assisted reproduction without the consent in writing of all parties seeking assisted reproduction services. (2) An assisted reproduction health care provider shall not freeze any human embryos without specific instructions and consent in writing from all the parties seeking assisted reproduction in respect of what should be done with the gametes or embryos in case of death or in capacity of ... view
• 19 Jul 2016 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move:- That, New Clause 6A be read a Second Time. The purpose for this was to ensure that the consent of the right people is provided for. view
• 19 Jul 2016 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move:- THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after Clause 6. Conditions for assisted reproduction. A trained health professional specializing in in-vitro fertilization shall before carrying out any procedure ensure that- 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 view
• 19 Jul 2016 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move:- THAT, New Clause 6B be read a Second Time. This is to ensure that the right conditions are met when the assisted reproduction fertilization is being undertaken. view
• 19 Jul 2016 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move:- THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after Clause 6 Register (1) (a) A register with information on full names of the donor, physical characteristics of the donor, ethnic origin, family medical history, interests, hobbies and skills of the donor shall be kept at all assisted reproduction facility. (b)The register shall be strictly confidential. (2) A donor shall remain anonymous to both the person using the gametes and the child born out of the use of the donated gametes. (3) A donor shall not acquire any parental ... view