Paul Kimani Wamatangi

Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for giving me the opportunity. I also join you in welcoming the two delegations. First, the delegation of the Committee on Health and Safety from the County Assembly of Machakos. We need to inform them that at this time when we have COVID-19 pandemic, we...

find out more and offer solutions. When we convene here next time, we will have more answers than questions. I believe it will shape our minds and debate and culminate in better and fruitful discussions.Finally, as Senators, it is important we remind ourselves that we have less than two sessions...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, she is on another matter and we had already pressed our buttons because we wanted to contribute. (Sen. (Dr.) Langat spoke off record)

Mr. Speaker, Sir, we had pressed our buttons because we wanted to contribute to the Statement by Sen. M. Kajwang. The Senate Majority Leader had actually pressed before me.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I also rise to take cognizance of the usefulness and sensitivity of this Statement that has been brought by Sen. M. Kajwang’. As the Senate Majority Leader has said, it is one set of regulations that escaped the attention of Members of the Senate, especially the necessary...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise to support the position as expressed by my colleagues and as proposed by Sen. Faki. For all intents and purposes, whatever the Governor will be saying at the point when he is invited, be it the equivalent in court proceedings of either a mitigation or...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, on behalf of the people of Kiambu County, I vote yes. The Clerk-at-the-Table: Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki Kithure. Sen. Kindiki Kithure? Sen. Kirinyaga Ephraim Mwangi Maina.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following papers on the Table of the Senate today, Tuesday, 11th May 2021. THE CBK ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019 REPORTS ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF VARIOUS COUNTY EXECUTIVES AND COUNTY ASSEMBLIES Report of the Auditor General on the Financial Statements of County Assembly...

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There is a point of order from Sen. Wetangula.

That is how we started the “one man-one vote-one-shilling campaign”. We believe that alongside other Kenyans we also have something to take in this Bill, when the people finally decide on it, we will be better off as a country.

Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for giving me this opportunity. As a person who was a co-chairperson of the constitutional Committee for BBI, it is my great pleasure that at long last Parliament has passed this Bill overwhelmingly. There are 74 clauses in this Bill, which makes it difficult for...

There is another point of order, from Sen. Wetangula.

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On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir!

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Order, Senator! how we live on portions of quarter acre land while other people in this country still live on thousands of acres of land. (Loud consultations)

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Even more fundamental is on the question of whether the Committee resolved the question of Article 257, and whether this is a Bill that is promoted by the people of the Republic of Kenya, Sen. Omogeni was very clear when he said that the Committee of the Senate resolved that...

Order, Members! You know what you should do if you want to say something. Senator, continue. Madam Speaker, I had expressed my own views then whether it was possible for those justices to come up with a ruling within 14 days. Yes, they did and it was well reasoned. Now...

On a point of information, Madam Temporary Speaker.

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Mr. Speaker, Sir, I appreciate the point of order raised by Sen. (Loud consultations)

Mr. Speaker, Sir, if I seek your indulgence, would you kindly allow me because I came running hoping to find the Senator for Kitui on the Floor?

Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is a House of records.

We are debating the same Bill. The Second Schedule to the Bill is here.

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(Loud consultations)(Laughter) Mr. Speaker, Sir, there is something that Sen. Wamatangi does not get. He made this mistake in the morning and he keeps on repeating it. This is the point. The debate is not about where the constituencies are placed or where they will exist. The debate--- (Loud consultations)...

a particular area. That is why we were asking, what is the interpretation of Article 89(10 for people like him and Sen. Sakaja?Sen. Orengo keeps on repeating the response. If anyone was to appeal this process, it can only be after the Commission is done and satisfied with the delimitation...

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Sen. Sakaja, what is your point of order?

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Okay, it is clarified.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise to also convey my concern and agree that indeed, the independence of every one of us when we are participating in our duty is paramount. It cannot be compromised. Members of this House must be able to debate, express themselves and say what...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, as members ventilate, I have said it is possible to find out where Sen. Linturi is. I am informed and I need to inform the House because I said we will call and find out. Sen. Linturi had a mishap with some police officers who apprehended him...

Sen. Linturi has been released and he will be here in the House in the next 10 minutes. (Loud consultations)

Order! Order, Senators! Mr. Speaker, Sir, this matter was brought here and we have agreed that indeed it is absolutely wrong for any member of this House to conduct business in fear. It is completely unacceptable that a member of this House should be looking behind his back when doing...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am on a point of order. Let me finish. Any member is free. I volunteered to go and find out. What I am firmly saying is, as far as we are concerned and as a Senator in this House, it is completely wrong for any member...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to say to my colleagues firmly so that we do not unnecessarily raise temperatures that Sen. Linturi has now been released and he is on his way here. (Loud Consultations)

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Order, Senators! Mr. Speaker, Sir, let me put it to rest for anyone in doubt. Sen. Linturi has been my personal friend for many years and he ought to have said that when he was here. Our relationship did not start yesterday. When I went to speak there, I was...

Order, Senators! Please, consult in low tones.

Madam Deputy Speaker, there are some matters that we cannot run away from. I began by stating to this House that this Committee made a serious inquiry as to whether this is a Bill under Article 257 initiated by the people of Kenya or by Parliament under Article 256. Each...

Thank you. Sen. Wetangula. Please, let us take the shortest time. I would wish that he responds before we rise in 15 minutes, so that he does not forget.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I take this opportunity, on my behalf, and on behalf of the people of Kiambu County and Members of the Jubilee Party, to congratulate and welcome the newly elected Senator for Garissa, Sen. Haji Abdulkadir. He is a young energetic man who has won the...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Allow me to join you and the rest of my colleagues in welcoming my brother, Sen. Abdulkadir Haji to the Senate. I also congratulate him on his unopposed election to the Senate of the Republic of Kenya. As I stand here, I am proud, but...

Madam Temporary Speaker, I support.

Five minutes! should share the projects that they have and the areas of concern, so that there is that symbiotic concurrence and implementation of projects.The other issue that I may want to highlight as a Member of the Senate, the House that is empowered by Article 96 of the Constitution...

It is very clear but we must go by the mood of the House and the circumstances surrounding this sitting. We do not want people to drop out and miss voting. I will give you five minutes. The rest will have three minutes because the mood of the House is...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I stand to eulogise and convey my condolences to the family of the late friend of mine, Hon. Francis Munyua Waititu alias Wakapee. He was a man of unique distinction and led what one would simple describe as a chequered life. Many people did not...