James Nyikal

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM)

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Let me start by appreciating the Cabinet Secretary for the detailed report, which, to a large extent, is correct. In terms of design and intention, the Ministry is doing a fantastic job. However, there are still implementation gaps when you...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, what I have is exactly the same with what Hon. Millie has. The difference is that in the original Bill, there was only mention of ‘a medical doctor’ but the amendment talks of ‘a doctor with specialised knowledge in assisted reproductive...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM)

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) I will take three-and-a-half minutes. (Laughter) 5th November 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 52 Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM)First, regarding registration, the Lipa Pole Pole system presents challenges to the people. Streamlining this system could make things better. Second, there are issues concerning the...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) I beg to move: THAT, Clause 30 of the Bill be amended— 5th November 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 13 Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM)surrogacy agreement shall” appearing in subclause (1) and substituting therefor the words, “The intended parent or parents under the surrogacy...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) That therefore is our rationale for the amendment. The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. (Dr) Rachael Nyamai) : Thank you, Chairman. (Question of the amendment proposed) (Question, that the words to be left out be left out, put and agreed to) (Question, that the words to...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM)

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) What brings this issue is that genetic connection with children is protective on its own. There are incidences where people knowing that a child is not connected to them, for instance a surrogate mother, he or she becomes totally alien to them. There is...

Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. Let me start by appreciating the persistence and the hard work of Hon. Millie. When I joined the 11th 5th November 2025 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 26 Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM)Parliament, I remember many meetings we had with...