Paul Kimani Wamatangi

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I will make a quick contribution. First, as an interested party because Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. is a good friend of mine and I think that he has raised very important issues that need to be discussed. I am the Chairperson of the Committee on Transport.I...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to be informed by Sen. Wetangula.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I did not intend to bash the KQ, but there are things that they must be told to their face to do. We cannot protect bad manners and incompetence. We have to own the KQ as a country and say that it is our national pride and...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, as the Chairperson of the Committee on Roads and Transportation, we shall look at this Statement with its merits and invite the relevant Cabinet Secretary to have a robust discussion----

Mr. Speaker, Sir, before I conclude, allow me to inform Sen. (Dr.) Ali that it would be bashing if what I am saying is misconstrued, but that is the truth and reality of the market place. You have to compete for space by ensuring that you give excellent services. If...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I---

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate today, Thursday, 11th February, 2021. THE PUBLIC HEALTH (COVID-19 INDOOR MEETINGS) RULES, LEGAL NOTICE NO.224/2020 REPORT ON PUBLIC SERVICE COMPLIANCE WITH THE VALUES AND PRINCIPLES IN ARTICLES 10 AND 232 OF THE CONSTITUTION REPORTS...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. On such an occasion, I want to confess that I had not prepared an acceptance speech. Be that as it may, I take this opportunity to thank all the Senators for the goodwill messages conveyed here by Members of the Senate from both sides. I...

Madam Temporary Speaker, it is Sen. Wamatangi.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to present the Report of the Standing Committee on Roads and Transportation on the Petition on the delayed compensation by National Land Commission (NLC) to landowners affected by the Construction of the Eldoret Town Bypass Project in Uasin Gishu County. The Committee on Roads and...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate today, Wednesday, 4th December, 2019. REPORT ON THE VISIT TO THE MALABA INTERNATIONAL BORDER POINT REPORT ON THE INSPECTION OF THE KIBWEZI-ATHI- MUTOMO-KITUI ROAD PROJECT

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give Notice of the following Motion:- THAT, the Senate adopts the reports of the Standing Committee on Roads and Transportation on the visit to the Malaba International Border Point (OSBP) and the inspection visit and familiarization of the Kibwezi-Athi-Mutomo-Kitui Road Project in Kitui County...

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Zani. This House has been mandated by Article 96 of the Constitution to guard, safeguard and take care of resources and interest of counties but it has been eluded by that important mandate and duty.The Bill that was moved by Sen. (Dr.) Zani has not succeeded. It is also important...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I support the issue raised by the Senator for Tana River on the cycle of disaster that has been experienced by various counties. It is true, as said by the Senator, that this problem is more pronounced in counties like Tana River and those that...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise to give Notice of the following Motion- THAT the Senate adopts the Report of the Standing Committee on Roads and Transportation on its inquiry into the projects undertaken by the Kenya Maritime Authority, Kenya Ferry Services, and the National Social Security Fund laid on...

Yes, I am giving a Notice of Motion---

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I already tabled the Report. Nonetheless, if I need any support of any Senators, I can get it.

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir.

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have already tabled the Statement on the activities of my Committee.

Mr. Speaker Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate today, Thursday 21st November, 2019. The report of the Sessional Committee on County Public Accounts and Investments on the Financial Operations of Kiambu, Busia, Kwale, Tana River, Trans Nzoia, Nyandarua, Migori, Kisumu, Samburu, Kericho,...

Mr. Speaker Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate today, Thursday, 21st November, 2019. The report of the Standing Committee on Roads and Transportation on its initiated inquiries on projects undertaken by Kenya Maritime Authority, Kenya Ferry Services and National Social Security Fund....

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. In concurrence to Sen. (Dr.) Lelegwe who is a Member of the Committee, the Committee that I Chair will look into those issues.This is in light of the fact that news was released yesterday that funding that was set aside for the Lamu Coal Pant...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I was keen when the Senator for Bungoma was making his contribution. I wanted to understand all the facts that he was laying out. I also wanted to make sure that the questions that he wants answered do not escape my mind. He said that I was...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I want to confirm that my Committee, led by myself and eight Members, visited the Kenya Ferry Services (KFS) after the Senator for Makueni County sought for a Statement on the status of the ferries. We invited the Cabinet Secretary who sent two Permanent Secretaries....

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to confirm that we are compiling a report and we will table it here. Allow me to also confirm that out of the undertakings and the visit by this Committee, and after pronouncing ourselves that we will immediately recommend for the grounding of those ferries,...