Enoch Kiio Wambua

Sen. Wambua Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to take this opportunity to join you in welcoming to the Senate a delegation from Narok North Constituency. I understand from your Communication that they are potato and barley farmers. There are some jurisdictions in this world where a farmer is like...

Sen. Wambua I will add you one minute Sen. Wambua. June 21, 2022 SENATE DEBATES 36 Sen. Wambua Athi-Ikutha- Mutomo-Kitui-Kabati-Miguani up to Mbondoni. The Senate’s Committee on Roads and Transportation has been at the forefront in pursuing compensation for pubs.I the Committee on Information Communication Technology led by Sen. Moi.

I will add you one minute Sen. Wambua. Sen. Wambua The Committee on Information and Technology led by Sen. Gideon Mo has helped my people of Kitui in erecting connectivity masts at a place called Nthangani in Tharaka-Thangicu Ward, Shiambiru in the same Ward, Nguku in Mumoni Ward and Inyanzae...

Half a minute. It is already red Sen. Wambua Madam Deputy Speaker, you see that Sen. Khaniri is taking up my time. I pay tribute to my friend, dear brother the Late Sen. (Dr.) Boniface Mutinda Kabaka. May his soul rest in eternal peace. I thank you.

Sen. Wambua(Question, that the First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Schedules be part of the Bill, proposed) Division will be at the end Clause 2, the Title and Clause 1(Question, that Clause 2, the Title and Clause 1 be part of the Bill, proposed) Division will be...

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Sen. Wambua(Question of the amendment proposed) The Chairperson (Sen. (Prof.) Kamar): Division will be at the end. Second Schedule (Loud consultations) Sen. Wambua Yes, Madam Chairperson. I rise on a point of order, pursuant to Standing Order No. 148. I beg to move – THAT the Committee of the Whole...

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Sen. Wambua Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you for this opportunity. I also thank my colleagues as I join you in welcoming the visiting delegation of teachers and students from Kitengela and Kiambu. June 9, 2022 SENATE DEBATES 2 Sen. WambuaThis visit is important because it is an opportunity for the...

Sen. Wambua Thank you Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.48 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on National Security and Foreign Relations regarding heightened insecurity perpetuated by gun wielding bandits who have invaded and attacked residents of Ikandani area in Mutha Ward of...

Sen. Wambua Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I stand with my colleague and sister, Sen. Pareno, and the families that lost their loved ones in this unfortunate incident. As we come to the tail-end of the 12th Parliament, one thing is clear; that slowly but surely, police officers are sliding...

Sen. Wambua Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate today, Tuesday, 8th June, 2022- Report of the Standing Committee on Agriculture Livestock and Fisheries on the Sugar Bill (National Assembly Bills No.68 of 2019) . I thank you. (Sen. Wambua laid...

Sen. Wambua Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I rise to make a comment on the first Statement by Sen. Cherargei, on the welfare of village administrators. A few weeks or a month ago, I sought a similar Statement, but my Statement was directed to the Committee on Labour and Social...

Sen. Wambua I thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to join you and my colleagues to welcome the visiting delegation of students and teachers from Maliku Girls Secondary School. Maliku Girls Secondary School is one of the girls schools in Kitui County. It is situtated...

Sen. Wambua On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir.

Sen. Wambua Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I do not know why Sen.

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Sen. Wambua Sen. Omogeni, you had two Statements. You can read the second one. May 12, 2022 SENATE DEBATES 16 Sen. Wambua Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I rise again pursuant to Standing Order No.48 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Roads and Transportation regarding the construction...

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Sen. Wambua Thank you, Sen. Mwangi. The Chairpersons of the Standing Committee on National Security, Defense and Foreign Relations and Standing Committee on Roads and Transportation are not around. The Statement on the activities of those two committees are, therefore, deferred. Hon. Senators, the Chairperson Sessional Committee on Public Accounts...

Very well. For now, proceed with your Statement. ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE ON INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY Sen. Wambua Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order 51 (1) (b) to make a statement on the activities of the Standing Committee on Information, Communication and Technology...

Thank you, Sen. Wambua. Let us have the Chairperson, Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources, Sen. Mwangi. ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE ON LAND, ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES May 12, 2022 SENATE DEBATES 27

Mr. Temporary Speaker Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.51 (1) (b) to make a Statement on the activities of the Senate Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources for the period commencing 1st January, 2022 to 30th April, 2022. During the period under review, the Committee held...

Thank you, Sen. Mwangi. The Chairpersons of the Standing Committee on National Security, Defense and Foreign Relations and Standing Committee on Roads and Transportation are not around. The Statement on the activities of those two committees are, therefore, deferred. Hon. Senators, the Chairperson Sessional Committee on Public Accounts and Investments...

The Senate Majority Leader, you may proceed. BUSINESS FOR THE WEEK COMMENCING May 12, 2022 SENATE DEBATES 30 TUESDAY, 17TH MAY, 2022

Mr. Speaker, Sir, pursuant to Standing Order 52 (1) , I hereby present to the Senate, the business of the House for the week commencing Tuesday, 17th May, 2022. On Tuesday, 17th May, 2022, the Senate Business Committee (SBC) will consider and approve the business for Tuesday, 17th May, 2022...

Hon. Senators, we cannot prosecute Order Nos.9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21and 22 because they are all supposed to go for Division and we do not have requisite quorum. I, therefore, defer those Orders. THE COUNTY ALLOCATION OF REVENUE BILL (SENATE BILLS NO....

Second Reading THE PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 29 OF 2020) THE ELECTION CAMPAIGN FINANCING (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.51 OF 2021) THE EMPLOYMENT (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 54 OF 2021) THE COTTON INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 55 OF 2021 May 12, 2022 SENATE...

(Bill deferred) THE NATIONAL COHESION AND PEACE BUILDING BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 19 OF 2021) THE COUNTY E-HEALTH BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 39 OF 2021) ADOPTION OF AUDIT REPORTS FOR COUNTY EXECUTIVES FOR FYS 2018/2019, 2016/2017, AND 2017/2018 (VOLUMES I, II AND III) May 12, 2022 SENATE DEBATES 35

2 of the Report, Laid on the Table of the Senate on Thursday 2nd December, 2021. (Division) (Motion deferred) ADOPTION OF THE SPECIAL AUDIT REPORT ON UTILIZATION OF COVID FUNDS BY 28 COUNTY GOVERNMENTS COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 37 OF 2021) COMMITTEE...

(Division) COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE THE COUNTY ALLOCATION OF REVENUE BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.1 OF 2022) COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE THE ELECTIONS (AMENDMENT) (NO.3) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.48 OF 2021) COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE THE KENYA MEDICAL SUPPLIES AUTHORITY (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 53 OF 2021) COMMITTEE OF THE...

Hon. Senators, there being no other Business on the Order Paper, the Senate stands adjourned until Tuesday 17th May, 2022 at 2.30 p.m. The Senate rose at 4.40 p.m. May 12, 2022 SENATE DEBATES 39

Sen. Wambua I thank you, Mr. Speaker Sir, for this opportunity to add my voice to the Statement by Sen. (Dr.) Musuruve on the World Press Freedom Day. It is worth noting that yours truly is a journalist by training and practice in this country. I would like to join...

Sen. Wambua I thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, once again and I would like to join you and my colleagues to warmly welcome the visiting delegation of former university students from Machakos County. I do this on my own behalf, and on behalf of the great people of Kitui County....

Sen. Wambua Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank you for indulging me. I am standing on a point of order. Is it in order for the Senator for Nandi County to create unnecessary confusion in the country by saying that the Senator for Kitui County, Sen. Wambua, who sits in the...

Sen. Wambua Mr. Speaker, Sir, on behalf of the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, I want to most sincerely thank you for indulging me on this matter. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.51 (1) (b) , to make a Statement on the activities...

Sen. Wambua Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after clause 8— 8A. Section 14 of the principal Act is amended— Sen. Wambua Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT Clause 2 of the Bill be amended...

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Sen. Wambua Okay. Proceed, Sen. (Dr.) Ochillo- Ayacko. April 26, 2022 SENATE DEBATES 30 Sen. Wambua He served this country over 50 years, as a member of Parliament in Donholm and Othaya contituencies having served---

There is a point of information Sen. Wambua. Would you like to be informed by Sen. (Dr.) Ochillo- Ayacko? Sen. Wambua Madam Temporary Speaker, I will take the information.

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Sen. WambuaYou have five minutes. April 26, 2022 SENATE DEBATES 32 Sen. Wambua There is a sector that must forever be grateful to the late President Emilio Stanley Mwai Kibaki. That is the boda boda sector. It was during the time of the leadership of the late President Mwai Kibaki...

Sen. Wambua Point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker!

Sen. Wambua Madam Deputy Speaker, just allow me a minute. April 26, 2022 SENATE DEBATES 33 Sen. Wambua Madam Deputy Speaker, if I have run out of time, I kindly ask for a minute. Sen. (Dr.) Ochillo-Ayacko and Sen. Orengo made reference to my Party leader; H.E. Dr. Stephen Kalonzo...

Point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker!

Thank you. Sen. (Dr.) Ochillo-Ayacko, he has already cleared.

Sen. Wambua

Sen. Wambua The Senate Minority Leader, Sen. Orengo, you may proceed. The Senate Minority Leader (Sen. Orengo) : Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I stand up to support this statement. The Forum for Parliamentarians of Member States of the International Conference in the Great Lakes Region comes at a time...

The Senate Minority Leader, Sen. Orengo, you may proceed. The Senate Minority Leader (

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I stand up to support this statement. The Forum for Parliamentarians of Member States of the International Conference in the Great Lakes Region comes at a time when the process of bringing Nations of East Africa together has solidified with the membership of DRC as...