Kibwana Kivutha

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• 20 Mar 2025 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I have two Statements. view
• 20 Mar 2025 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the second one is on the shutdown of the Kenya Health Information System (KHIS) and the impact on health data management. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Health regarding the shutdown of Kenya Health Information System, formerly known as the District Health Information System (DHIS), and its implications to health data management in Kenya. The Kenya Health Information served as a central nationwide health reporting database, playing a crucial role in collecting, analyzing and disseminating health data to inform decision-making in the healthcare sector. The system was ... view
• 20 Mar 2025 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
• 20 Mar 2025 in Senate: (1) Whether the Minister of Health had an exit strategy or a handover process to ensure the continuity of health data management following USAID's exit from Kenya. (2) The Government's plan to restore or replace KHIS, including measures to ensure the long-term sustainable and national ownership of health data management systems, along with the associated costs. (3) The impact of the shutdown on healthcare service delivery, disease surveillance and policy planning, particularly in tracking outbreaks and managing national health programmes, and how these crucial services will be managed, given the time-sensitive nature of disease surveillance. (4) Whether any sensitive Kenyan ... view
• 6 Mar 2025 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, my first Statement is on commemoration of International Women’s Day, 2025. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.52(1) to make a Statement in commemoration of International Women’s Day, 2025. view
• 6 Mar 2025 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, kindly, protect me from the Senate Majority Leader. view
• 6 Mar 2025 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.52(1) to make a Statement on an issue of general topical concern namely the Commemoration of International Women’s Day, 2025. This day is not only a global celebration of the achievements of women, but also a solemn reminder of the work that still lies ahead in our quest for gender equality. This year’s theme; Accelerate Action for Gender Equality, resonates deeply as we prepare for the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69), where Kenyans progressed in implementing the Beijing Declaration and platform for action will come ... view
• 6 Mar 2025 in Senate: National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF), which have collectively improved women’s access to capital and fostered economic independence. Regarding legislative agenda, we have enacted the Sexual Offences Act, the Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation Act and the Protection Against Domestic Violence Act, all which are pivotal in protecting women’s rights and addressing Gender Based Violence (GBV). Furthermore, gender desks in police stations and the establishment of GBV recovery centres in hospitals are tangible steps in supporting survivors. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am proud to highlight the impact of the work of the Kenya Women Senators Association (KEWOSA). It has been ... view
• 6 Mar 2025 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
• 6 Mar 2025 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, kindly, allow me to read the second one. Before I do that, since it is the International Women’s Day, I would like to send my deepest condolences to one of our sisters, Sen. Betty Montet, who has lost her spouse this afternoon. Some of our colleagues have rushed there. We would also like to go there to support her. view