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July 2, 2026
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Female MPs Push for Maternity Leave for Police Recruits

Female MPs Push for Maternity Leave for Police Recruits

Makueni MP Suzanne Kiamba sparked the debate after requesting a statement from the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security over the dismissal of 18 female recruits from the Kiganjo Police Training College on account of pregnancy...

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A debate has erupted in the Kenyan National Assembly over the disqualification of female police recruits due to pregnancy. Lawmakers are divided on whether the practice is a standard administrative procedure or a violation of women's rights.

  • 18 female recruits were dismissed from Kiganjo Police Training College following disqualification due to pregnancy.
  • Key figures include Makueni MP Suzanne Kiamba, who initiated the debate, and committee members like Gabriel Tongoyo and Julius Sunkuli, who defended the policy.
  • MPs Beatrice Elachi and Esther Passaris are pushing for a review of regulations to better protect women's constitutional rights and equal employment opportunities.

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