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• 26 Feb 2025 in Senate: the actions that will be taken against the masterminds of the haste, as well as any strategies to guard against a repeat of a similar occurrence in future. I will proceed with two Statements from Sen. Githuku, Lamu Senator. view
• 26 Feb 2025 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker. I will, in fact, I remind Madam Cabinet Secretary and even the Principal Secretary, Mr. Harry who was there. I told you, make us your friends. We shall walk with you. Convert us. I mean, have time with the Senate. I had even offered that we shall mobilize through the Chairperson, Senate Standing Committee on Health, Sen. Mandago. We shall mobilize the Senators only if have time with us to take us through so that we understand and we shall walk the talk. Unfortunately, that has not been done. Just a quick one, Madam Waziri ... view
• 26 Feb 2025 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. Madam Waziri, my questions are as follows- (1) Have medical interns been paid their monthly stipend up to date? If not, could the Cabinet Secretary explain the delay and state when the Government will streamline the process to guarantee timely payments? (2) What is the Ministry doing to improve the working conditions for medical interns, who currently handle heavy workloads and work for extremely long hours under intense psychological pressure? (3) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide an overview of the support systems and programs currently being implemented by the Government to address the physical ... view
• 26 Feb 2025 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I have a quick question. Cabinet Secretary, by the time you implement what you have addressed to us, the interns will have lost hope, and you know what it is with them. Of course, they die, and they kill themselves. Does the Social Health Authority (SHA) cover psychological therapy sessions? Because that is what they require now. Since we do not want to lose any more lives, they still claim that they are sleep-hungry and have no hope. Thank you. view
• 25 Feb 2025 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.52(1) to make a statement on an issue of general topical concern and national importance regarding the recent landmark ruling by the High Court of Kenya in Constitution Petition No. E045 of 2022, which declared Section 226 of the Penal Code unconstitutional, thereby decriminalizing attempted suicide in Kenya. This ruling is a victory for mental health advocacy and the dignity of the individual suffering from mental health conditions. For far too long, those battling depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other mental health challenges have been treated as criminals ... view
• 25 Feb 2025 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, kindly protect me. From here, I am being distracted. 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
• 25 Feb 2025 in Senate: Mr. Speakr, Sir, I take this opportunity to commend and congratulate the petitioners, including the Kenya National Commission of Human Rights (KNCHR), Charity Muturi, the Kenya Psychiatrists Association and other stakeholders for their unwavering commitment to this noble cause. These efforts have set a precedent for a more compassionate and evidence-based approach to mental health in our country. This ruling aligns with our constitutional values under Article 43, which guarantees every Kenyan the right to the highest attainable standard of health, including mental health. It further upholds the principles of equality, non-discrimination and human dignity enshrined in Articles 27 and ... view
• 25 Feb 2025 in Senate: Asante, Bw. Spika. Pia mimi naomboleza kwa kutoa rambirambi zangu na kuunga mkono ndugu zangu walioongea kuhusu kifo cha mtaalamu wa Kiswahili, mwandishi na mwanahabari, marehemu Mambo Mbotela. Bw. Spika, siwezi kusahau kuwa juzijuzi ni kama alikuja kutuaga. Alikuja tukazungumza na kupiga picha pamoja. Nakumbuka nikimtania na kumwuliza kana hapa kuna ungwana. Aliniambia, hapa kwa Bw. Spika kuna ungwana maana amenikaribisha. Kila nikikumbuka, chozi linanitoka kwa kumkumbuka. Wewe pia utakumbuka kuwa alipata nafasi ya kuja kuzungumza na wewe na kukuaga. Marehemu Leonard alitutumbuiza sote tukiwa nyumbani. Tulikusanyika sote kusubiri kipindi chake cha redio na televisheni. Alitufundisha Kiswahili. Marehemu Mbotela ameacha ... view
• 20 Feb 2025 in Senate: I have two statements on health matters. The first one is on mental health and work conditions of medical interns. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Health regarding the tragic death by suicide of Frances Njuki, medical intern at Thika Level 5 Hospital in November, 2024. The incident came just two months after the death of Dr. Desree Moraa, who until her death by suicide was a medical intern at Gatundu Level 5 Hospital in Kiambu County. This highlights the urgent need to address rising mental ... view
• 20 Feb 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