Karungo Paul Thangwa

Sen. Thang’wa Asante sana, Bw. Spika. Najiunga na wenzangu kuunga mkono Taarifa iliyoletwa na Seneta wa Mombasa, Sen. Faki. Bw. Spika, tungetaka wao wenyewe wafike mbele ya Kamati ambayo utapatia kazi kuchunguza swala hili ili watuelezee kwa nini wao hawana utu wa kujua kwamba hospitali ni sehemu ambayo inahitaji umeme...

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On that issue of Statements, I hear your interjection. From the reading of Standing Order 53 (3) (b) , it is clear that a Statement may be prepared and tabled on that matter. It would be good practice that Chairpersons of Committees ensure that they conclude on Statements that are...

Please, wind up Sen. Cherarkey.

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I note the change on the Chair. My congratulations, I can see you are wearing our party colors. Madam Temporary Speaker, when you look at the Secretariat, and I need guidance on this; Standing Order No.52 and 53 (3) (b) , the Speaker may allow...

What is your point of order, Sen. Cherarkey? February 21, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 41

Sen. Thang’wa

Sen. Thang’wa On that issue of Statements, I hear your interjection. From the reading of Standing Order 53 (3) (b) , it is clear that a Statement may be prepared and tabled on that matter. It would be good practice that Chairpersons of Committees ensure that they conclude on Statements...

I am constrained with time. I give Sen. Orwoba one minute.

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I am glad Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale has raised this. It is an issue I have been dealing with personally. I am not a Chair. I was a Vice-Chair but I was de-whipped because of literally pushing for the efficiency of the business of a...

As a friend of the Committee, I do not have powers to sign the report or vote on the report because I am not a Member of the Committee. So, where do I get my recourse? I get my recourse on the Floor of the House among other colleagues.I thank...

Madam Temporary Speaker, I am winding up. The report must be tabled. February 21, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 42

On that issue of Statements, I hear your interjection. From the reading of Standing Order 53 (3) (b) , it is clear that a Statement may be prepared and tabled on that matter. It would be good practice that Chairpersons of Committees ensure that they conclude on Statements that are...

Please, wind up Sen. Cherarkey.

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I note the change on the Chair. My congratulations, I can see you are wearing our party colors. Madam Temporary Speaker, when you look at the Secretariat, and I need guidance on this; Standing Order No.52 and 53 (3) (b) , the Speaker may allow...

What is your point of order, Sen. Cherarkey? February 21, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 41

Sen. Thang’wa

Sen. Thang’wa On that issue of Statements, I hear your interjection. From the reading of Standing Order 53 (3) (b) , it is clear that a Statement may be prepared and tabled on that matter. It would be good practice that Chairpersons of Committees ensure that they conclude on Statements...

I am constrained with time. I give Sen. Orwoba one minute.

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I am glad Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale has raised this. It is an issue I have been dealing with personally. I am not a Chair. I was a Vice-Chair but I was de-whipped because of literally pushing for the efficiency of the business of a...

As a friend of the Committee, I do not have powers to sign the report or vote on the report because I am not a Member of the Committee. So, where do I get my recourse? I get my recourse on the Floor of the House among other colleagues.I thank...

Madam Temporary Speaker, I am winding up. The report must be tabled. February 21, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 42

Sen. Thang’wa Lastly, Sen. Wafula. February 16, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 36 Sen. Thang’wa of funds that the counties engage in or have not limited to water companies, conservancies agreements and regional blocs investments that any county would have engaged in.I do believe that the Senator together with the Members of...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Before I second, I would like to also congratulate the said Senator, Sen. Kisang’, who is my immediate neighbour, the Senator of Elgeyo-Marakwet County. I believe he is one man who will bring a system to this Committee. Once again, I would also like...

Sen. Cherarkey, you have the Floor.

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise to support the Motion. I think from the onset when some of our colleagues were appointed to the Cabinet and by-elections were held, it is natural that new Members be nominated to serve in various Committees of this House. I to congratulate...

I only have three things to say. One, most of the work is done at the Committee level. Kenyans should not assume that when a Senator or a Member of the National Assembly is not speaking in the Plenary, they are not doing their job. Almost 80 per cent of...

Sen. Thang’wa Sen. Oketch Gicheru, we have been going on well in this House. Allow the Hon. Senator who is on the Floor to submit before the House in silence. Proceed, Sen. Cherarkey. (Sen. Oketch Gicheru spoke off record) February 16, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 41 (Laughter)

Sen. Chesang, you have the Floor.

Sen. Thang’wa Lastly, Sen. Wafula. February 16, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 36 Sen. Thang’wa of funds that the counties engage in or have not limited to water companies, conservancies agreements and regional blocs investments that any county would have engaged in.I do believe that the Senator together with the Members of...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Before I second, I would like to also congratulate the said Senator, Sen. Kisang’, who is my immediate neighbour, the Senator of Elgeyo-Marakwet County. I believe he is one man who will bring a system to this Committee. Once again, I would also like...

Sen. Cherarkey, you have the Floor.

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise to support the Motion. I think from the onset when some of our colleagues were appointed to the Cabinet and by-elections were held, it is natural that new Members be nominated to serve in various Committees of this House. I to congratulate...

I only have three things to say. One, most of the work is done at the Committee level. Kenyans should not assume that when a Senator or a Member of the National Assembly is not speaking in the Plenary, they are not doing their job. Almost 80 per cent of...

Sen. Thang’wa Sen. Oketch Gicheru, we have been going on well in this House. Allow the Hon. Senator who is on the Floor to submit before the House in silence. Proceed, Sen. Cherarkey. (Sen. Oketch Gicheru spoke off record) February 16, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 41 (Laughter)

Sen. Chesang, you have the Floor.

Sen. Thang’wa, if you read the Standing Order that you have just quoted, certain leadership positions must take their rightful positions. Otherwise, any other Senator can sit as they see fit. Let us proceed. The Senate Majority Leader, proceed. APPROVAL OF SENATORS TO SERVE IN THE SENATE BUSINESS COMMITTEE

Sen. Thang’wa Sen. Dullo, what is your point of order? (Laughter)

Sen. Thang’wa, if you read the Standing Order that you have just quoted, certain leadership positions must take their rightful positions. Otherwise, any other Senator can sit as they see fit. Let us proceed. The Senate Majority Leader, proceed. APPROVAL OF SENATORS TO SERVE IN THE SENATE BUSINESS COMMITTEE

Sen. Thang’wa Sen. Dullo, what is your point of order? (Laughter)