Wambua Enoch Kiio

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I stand to condemn in the strongest terms possible this trend that is gaining root in this House that Cabinet Secretaries (CSs) decide whether or not, to attend committee meetings or plenary and they know somehow that they can get away with it. I have argued elsewhere...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, because we learn every day, and I have seen my friend, the former Senator, now Cabinet Secretary, hon. Linturi, struggling with value addition in Kiswahili, it is called kuongeza thamana. I thank the Cabinet Secretary for his response to the question by Sen. (Prof.) Tom Odhiambo...

something one can never understand. Instead of getting into deals with IPPs, Kenya Power should invest in efficiency.It is laughable for the nation to be talking about venturing into nuclear energy, which is a delicate but clean energy. If we are unable to handle the traditional ways of producing electricity...

Thank you, Madam Temporary Chairperson. I beg to Move that the Committee do report to the Senate its consideration of the Mung Beans Bill (Senate Bill No.13 of 2022) and its approval thereof with amendments. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to) THE START-UP BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.14 OF 2022)

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee on the said report. I call upon Sen. Omtatah to second.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the Start-up Bill (Senate Bills No.14 of 2022) be now read a Third Time. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Wakili Sigei) : Propose somebody to second.

I thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I support the Motion by the Senate Majority Leader on extension of time for the consideration of the BPS. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, even as we move towards that extension, a way must be found for the input of the Senate on the...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) , to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing regarding the repair of rails at the Mlolongo Pay Point on the Nairobi Expressway, which were vandalized during the public demonstrations of July,...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Sen. Sifuna is whispering things behind me. I will try to do what he is telling me to do. From the onset, I support this Report. I appreciate the passion with which Sen. Orwoba is opposing the Report because that is what she believes in....

(Applause)(Applause)Mr. Speaker, Sir, with those few remarks, I support. You may proceed. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I wish Sen. Orwoba was here. Concerning affirmative action, the burden of achieving the two-thirds gender rule is a burden that this administration took. When one President Dr. William Samoei Ruto went around...

Sen. Cherarkey, you need to be more careful on how you respond to these questions. Give answers that respond to the request for clarification. Do not introduce new names that will need a further substantiation.

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I want to inform my big brother, Sen. Onyonka, that he has taken the best line any legislator in this country and anywhere can take. However, I must add without fear of contradiction that is only going to happen if the Speakers of both Houses...

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for an opportunity to comment on this Petition. From the outset, I identify myself with the prayers of the petitioners. Embu County is the headquarters of Eastern Region and that is where I come from. The residents of Muthanthara have a genuine and legitimate...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I request that you direct that the Report on the NADCO be circulated to Members. They do not seem to have it.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I do not want to belabour the point. The Motion has been moved and seconded. I am in support of this and the first Motion on limitation of debate. Now that we have limited time to debate Motions, I request colleagues to sparingly use Standing Order No.111....

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. From the onset, I am in support of the Motion but I just want to advance the argument put forward by Sen. Mungatana, my neighbour from Tana River. Mr. Speaker, Sir, on the matter of this President’s Address to Parliament, it is not a matter...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity to also contribute to The Water (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No.33 of 2023) . From the onset, let it go on record that I oppose this Bill. I have agreed with Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale that in this Session, we will...

Madam Temporary Speaker, you would not even know whether Sen. Shakila Abdalla is rejoicing that the Senator is doing a good job on the Floor or she is discussing other things. However, I am happy for your protection. In conclusion, there is an amendment that I will ask my brother...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Yesterday was a very sad day in this country. It was sad because as a House, we had to take extraordinary measures to send a message to this country, that the Senate of the Republic of Kenya is under siege. It is under siege from...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I want to join my colleagues to pay my tribute to the late Hon. Lawrence Simiyu Sifuna. I thank Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale for reading that Statement on the Floor of the House. Lately, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale is beginning to see the light and he is...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, is it in order for Sen. Kisang to impute improper motives on the person and character of the Senator of Kitui County and a member of the clergy by misleading this House and this nation that I receive instructions from somewhere every day? Can he substantiate that?...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I would have requested Sen. Cheruiyot to substantiate when he says that a trend is being set by a few Senators who are known, but I will not go in that direction. The direction I want to take will be that you gave Sen. Osotsi...