- The Speaker expressed concern at the rate at which family values and culture were being eroded.
- He said the rate at which young people were falling prey to immorality was worrying
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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has affirmed that Parliament is committed to working with organisations that advocate for the protection of family values and culture.
Wetang'ula said the National Assembly is sensitive to family values and morality and assured that any effort to protect values would be supported by the House.
"The National Assembly under my watch has a duty to ensure the protection and promotion of family values through legislation. We welcome any organisation that advocates for the same with the view of having a morally right society," stated Wetang'ula.
The Speaker made the remarks in his office when he hosted a delegation from the Kenya Christian Professionals Forum (KCPF) led by Senior Counsel Charles Kanjama.
Kanjama briefed the Speaker on the legislative proposal on the protection of family values prepared by the organisation.
"We have visited you so that you can give us direction and support for the proposed Linda Jamii Bill," said Kanjama.
Wetang'ula noted that the House has been steadfast in ensuring family protection and public morals.
He noted that this is evident with the way the House unanimously opposed the Supreme Court’s ruling on the case about the rights of LGBTQ.
"When the matter came before the floor recently, 90 percent of Members opposed it. This is a clear sign of where the House stands on family values and morals," he explained.
He added: "We have the Family Protection Bill 2023 popularly known as Kaluma Bill which I have referred to the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee for review."
The Speaker expressed concern at the rate at which family values and culture were being eroded.
He blamed it on the West noting that for the country to go back to the right track there was a need for concerted efforts of all stakeholders to achieve the goal.
The Speaker noted that the rate at which young people were falling prey to such immorality was worrying.
"We must start looking at what is being taught in schools if we want to have our youths grow morally right," he added.
“One of the few things I agreed with former Zimbabwe President the late Robert Mugabe is when he said that even beasts in the wilderness know the difference between a male and a female."
The Speaker acknowledged the advocacy work by the KCPF on family values noting that they were addressing fundamental issues in the society.
He urged them to look for a sponsor of their proposed legislation for it to see the light of the day in the House.
"You can also draft a petition and present it to the House so that it can be referred to the Public Petitions Committee," he advised.
The Speaker promised to organise a meeting between the organisation and President William Ruto so that they can articulate their issues and ask for his support.