Njoki Ndung'u

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• 19 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: The reasons for introducing this maternity policy are many. First, it is intended to ensure that there is no discrimination against women by punishing them for both participating in their productive roles in the economy and for their reproductive roles as mothers. Pregnancy is not an illness, yet time needs to be taken off to ensure the wellbeing of not only the mother but also of the child. The traditional roles of women have always been those of child-bearing and child-nurturing. But as we have moved into modern society, these traditional roles have changed in that, now, there are more ... view
• 13 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I would like to support this amendment as proposed by Mr. Wakoli. I think it is important for me to take you through the parent Act, because one of the things that happened yesterday--- I realised, when I saw the coverage by the Fourth Estate of yesterday's proceedings, that it is obvious that people are not making reference to the parent Act. Yesterday, we were not taking away any powers from the Commission. Actually, the Commission was trying to give itself some more powers, which we declined to grant. The Commission still has powers. Therefore, ... view
• 13 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I beg to move:- THAT, the provisions relating to the Sexual Offences Act be amended by inserting the following new amendment in proper numerical sequence:- In section 2(1)- (i) by deleting the definition of "gang-rape" and inserting the following new definition in proper alphabetical sequence- "gang" means two or more persons. (ii) by inserting the word "unlawful" immediately before the word "intentional" in the definition of the expression "indecent act"; This amendment has been recommended by the prosecutors and police officers in terms of defining gang-rape. They have advised me that in order to structure ... view
• 13 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I beg to move:- THAT, the provisions relating to the Sexual Offences Act be amended by inserting the following new amendments in proper numerical sequence:- Section 5(1)(b) Insert the words "into or" immediately after the words "genital organ". Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, this is to include oral sex as a method in which one can commit a sexual offence. This is something that we left out. 3946 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES September 13, 2007 view
• 13 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, it has been pointed out to me by police investigators and prosecutors that it is possible to penetrate genital organs in other parts of the body. We had not actually included that. view
• 13 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir. view
• 13 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, this is why it is important for hon. Members to look at the current Act. What we are trying to amend is Section 5. Section 5 already provides for the offence of sexual assault. We had talked about objects which are inserted into other parts of the body. This is just to clarify that somebody forcefully uses--- It is not legalising oral sex. But it is to make sure if somebody uses oral sex on another forcefully, it will be an offence. Please, let me not be misunderstood! view
• 13 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I beg to move:- THAT, the provisions relating to the Sexual Offences Act be amended by inserting the following new amendments in proper numerical sequence:- Section 10 Delete the word "others" appearing immediately after the words "in association with" and insert the words "another or others, or any person who, with common intention, is in the company of another or others who commit the offence of rape and defilement." Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I am moving this amendment to delete the word September 13, 2007 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 3947 "others". This is to reflect the ... view
• 13 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, it is not the Attorney-General. It is the Committee to move! I will move it! Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I beg to move:- THAT, the provisions relating to the Sexual Offences Act be amended by inserting the following new amendments in proper numerical sequence:- Section 11 Delete Subsection (6)- Insert the following new section immediately after Section 11- 11A Any person who commits an indecent act with an adult is guilty of an offence and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or a fine not exceeding fifty thousand shillings or ... view
• 13 Sep 2007 in National Assembly: On a point of information, Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir. view