The Kenyan Senate has opened a window for public input on the Assisted Reproductive Technology Bill, 2022, as lawmakers move to set rules governing assisted reproduction, including in vitro fertilization (IVF) and surrogacy.
Sponsored by Suba North MP and Minority Whip Millie Odhiambo, the Bill was read for the first time in the Senate on Thursday, December 4, 2025, before being referred to the Senate Committee on Health for further scrutiny.
Through the office of the Clerk of the Senate, the committee has called on members of the public to share their opinions on the Bill as part of a mandatory public participation process in line with Article 118(1)(b) of the Constitution and Standing Order 145(5) of the Senate Standing Orders.
''In accordance with the provisions of Article 118(1)(b) of the Constitution and Standing Order 145(5) of the Senate Standing Orders, the Standing Committee on Health now invites interested members of the public to submit any representations that they may have on the Bill by way of written memoranda,'' the notice reads.
The legislation seeks to establish a clear legal framework for assisted reproductive services in Kenya. It outlines the creation of institutions responsible for licensing and regulating assisted reproductive technology (ART) facilities, aiming to close existing regulatory gaps in fertility and reproductive health services.
''The Bill provides for the regulation of assisted reproductive technology in Kenya, including licensing of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) facilities and practitioners, the provision of ART services, surrogacy arrangements, rights of parents, surrogates, donors and children, prohibited activities and practices, storage and disposal of gametes and embryos, access to information and record-keeping, and penalties for violations,'' the Bill states.
The Senate Committee on Health has invited all stakeholders, including members of the public, healthcare providers, legal experts, and advocacy groups, to submit detailed written memoranda outlining their views and recommendations on the Bill.
Submissions can be hand-delivered to the Office of the Clerk of the Senate at the Main Parliament Buildings in Nairobi, sent by post, or submitted via email. According to the notice, all submissions must reach the Senate by 5.00 p.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026.
''The memoranda may be submitted to the Clerk of the Senate, P.O. Box 41842–00100, Nairobi; hand-delivered to the Office of the Clerk of the Senate, Main Parliament Buildings, Nairobi, or emailed to [email protected] and copied to [email protected], to be received on or before Friday, 23rd January, 2026, at 5.00 p.m,'' the notice added.
The Bill is expected to stir discussions among medical professionals, legal experts, religious leaders, and civil society, particularly on issues relating to family law, reproductive health, and ethical considerations in assisted reproduction.
