Amason Jeffah Kingi

Your Excellency, the President, the Rt. Hon. Speaker of the National Assembly, hon. Members and invited guests, at this juncture, allow me to invite our spiritual leaders to lead us in prayers. (Prayers were then said by the following spiritual leaders:Bishop Kepha Omae, Sheikh Sukyan Hassan Omar, His Grace Bishop...

Hon. Members, please, be upstanding. Your Excellency the President, the Rt. Hon. Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Members, we have come to the conclusion of the business of the day and it is now time to adjourn. The Senate stands adjourned until Tuesday, 4th October, 2022 at 2.30 p.m....

Mr. Speaker, Sir, as a former leader in this House, allow me just a minute because this is extremely important. I am privy to a conversation you have had with the President and your brother, who is vying for a position in the National Assembly. If that can be done...

Senator, who is a woman, we are looking forward to a House where we can give meaningful contributions as nominated Senators, and particularly, as women.I do not have much to say today, but to congratulate you and the Deputy Speaker. I urge my fellow nominated Senators, particularly the women, that...

Sen. Mohamed Chute, you may proceed. The Senator for Marsabit County (Sen. Mohamed Said Chute) : Mr. Speaker, Sir, I take this opportunity to thank the Almighty God for the opportunity that he gave us to serve our country. Secondly, I take this opportunity to congratulate you and your able...

Senator for Kakamega, please, confine yourself to the congratulatory message that you want to deliver. The Senator for Kakamega County (

Hon. Senators, let us take at least two minutes, so that we can have as many as possible to also deliver their messages. Let us listen to the Senator for Kilifi County. The Senator for Kilifi County (

wengineo ambao wamesimama nawe ili kuhakikisha kuwa unapata ushindi. Ushindi huo si wako bali ni wa Wakenya wote. (Applause) Sen. Mungatana, proceed. The Senator for Tana River County (Sen. Danson Mungatana) : Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to join my colleagues who have expressed their congratulations to you. From Tana...

I wish to add my voice in approval of sentiments by Sen. Okiya Omtatah. Indeed, it is true. This Senate, unlike the two previous Parliaments, deserves four slots just like our colleagues in the National Assembly.As much as the Chair is appointed by edicts of the Constitution, on many occasions,...

“Chebukatic” because he followed the law the way it is supposed to. I thank you, Clerk of the Senate.Mr. Speaker, Sir, this House will go down in history as one that has many firstborns of devolution.I believe we are not less than five former Members of County Assembly (MCAs). I...

Proceed Senator for Laikipia. Sen. Chesang for Trans Nzoia County, you may have the Floor. The Senator for Trans Nzoia County (Sen. Allan Chesang) : Thank you, Mr. Speaker Sir. On behalf of Trans Nzoia County and the youth of this country, I congratulate you and your deputy. I thank...

Sen. Chimera, I allowed you to continue speaking because it is your Maiden Speech. However, we do not mix languages. If you choose to speak in Kiswahili, you go all out for Kiswahili. If you choose English, you speak English. For today, you will get away with that. Lastly, let...

Hon. Senators, we have come to the conclusion of business appearing on today’s Order Paper. Standing Order No. 24 (1) provides that the President shall address the opening of each newly elected Parliament. Consequently, the date of the opening of Parliament shall be determined after consultations between the two Speakers...

Sen. Omtatah, please, proceed. The Senator for Busia County (

you the grace to steer this House, knowing that you are the Speaker of the Senate of the Republic of Kenya, not a Speaker of any faction.Secondly, I pray that when you settle down, you try to work for a balance of arms in the Parliamentary Service Commission. Looking at...

Sen. Mohamed Chute, you may proceed. The Senator for Marsabit County (

Sen. Miraj, you can proceed. The Nominated Senator (

Sen. Gataya, you have the Floor. I am doing this purposely because we need to balance regions, but we will give each one of you an opportunity to say something. The Senator for Tharaka-Nithi County (

We are so happy that today you have brought this reflection that you are a true Kenyan who has invited vote across the county, so in this regard as a House, we promise that we shall support you and give you the maximum support throughout the journey for the five...

Sen. Mandago, proceed. The Senator for Uasin Gishu County (

Sen. Mutinda, proceed. The Nominated Senator (

journey. I am delighted to be part of the process that I have seen today; a process for the changes that we want to make in this country.I congratulate the Deputy Speaker, who is also my neighbour on the other side. This is an indication of the wonderful leadership that...

Senate. It beats the purpose as to why you ran for office. You should have rather let other people come to represent their counties.Finally, I am also coming from a “Lower House”. I have been a big and a small man at the Nyandarua County Assembly. I was the personal...

Sen. Mungatana, proceed. The Senator for Tana River County (

we have talented people from far-off areas occupying key positions in the new Government.Mr. Speaker, Sir, I believe that you will deliver; I have no doubt. As I take my seat, I would like to speak to another issue that was raised by Sen. Omtatah. When we talk about the...

I wish to add my voice in approval of sentiments by Sen. Okiya Omtatah. Indeed, it is true. This Senate, unlike the two previous Parliaments, deserves four slots just like our colleagues in the National Assembly.As much as the Chair is appointed by edicts of the Constitution, on many occasions,...

Proceed, Senator for Kiambu. After Sen. Thangwa has spoken, we shall have the last one before we end. The Senator for Kiambu County (Sen. Paul Karungo wa Thang’wa) : Mr. Speaker, Sir, my name is Karungo wa Thangwa, Senator for Kiambu. I would not have become a Senator, but by...

Thank you. Proceed, Senator for Muranga County. The Senator for Murang’a County (

I congratulate you and the rest of my colleagues who are also in this House today. Going forward, I echo the sentiments of the newcomers in the House. We will strive to do the best in order to support you in the course of building and protecting devolution and doing...

Sen. Chesang for Trans Nzoia County, you may have the Floor. The Senator for Trans Nzoia County (

Sen. Mwinzagu, you may proceed. The Nominated Senator (

On behalf of the youth of this great nation, I wish to congratulate you and the Deputy Speaker. I look forward to engaging more with you and my colleagues. I have noticed that the House is full of people of diverse skills, competencies and interest areas. I believe this is...

I also want to sympathise with our brothers and tell them that from today, let us work together to deliver to Kenyans. Maybe the voting did not go their way, but I would like to urge that next time we come back to this House, let us work together seamlessly,...