Public participation in the review of the kenya Draft Health Bill

Article 118 (1) (b) of the Constitution of Kenya provides that Parliament shall facilitate public participation and involvement in the legislative and other business of parliament and its committees. Standing order 127 (3) states that the departmental committee to which a Bill is committed shall facilitate public participation and shall take into account views and recommendations of the public when the committee makes its report to the house.

Pursuant to Article 188 (1) (b) and the standing order 127 (3), the committee invites interested members of the public to submit any representations they may have on the Bill. The representations may be forwarded to the Clerk of the National assembly P.O Box 41842-00100, Nairobi; hand delivered to the office of the clerk, main Parliament Buildings, Nairobi; or emailed to clerk@parliament.go.ke to be received on or before Wednesday 13^th May 2015 at 5.00Pm.

As COECSA members who are significantly involved in development of eye health and health in general, Our voice/ participation is of great importance to the bill. Let us engage and share our views/contributions towards the draft Health Bill.