Wambua Enoch Kiio

Mr. Speaker, Sir, respect should be given where respect is due. However, in circumstances where respect is not due, then we do not ascribe respect. This is a House of respect. There are things that should never be allowed in the Senate of the Republic of Kenya. Mr. Speaker, Sir,...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give Notice of the following Motion- THAT, pursuant to Standing Orders 190 and 199 (3) , the Senate approves the following Senators nominated to serve in the Senate Business Committee, in addition to the Speaker of the Senate, who pursuant to Standing Order 190...

Mr. Speaker Sir, I thank you for this opportunity to also make a contribution to this Motion. From the onset, let it go on record that I am in support of the Senators who have been nominated to serve in the Senate Business Committee (SBC) . A lot has been...

(Loud consultations) Sen. Wambua, you are not properly dressed. Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is a Kenyan dress. This is the flag of the Republic of Kenya.

Sen. Kinyua, what is the problem? Can I proceed? Can I contribute? Mr. Speaker, Sir, I begin by saying that this is a very important Bill that is on the Floor of the Senate. (Loud consultations)

Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is a Kenyan dress. This is the flag of the Republic of Kenya.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity to also add my voice in congratulating the Bungoma Senator David Wakoli Wafula. Allow me to also take this opportunity to welcome our colleagues from the National Assembly who have come to escort their Senator. I do hope that this show of...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, could the Senator kindly take his seat? I hate to disrupt Sen. Cheptumo’s train of thought. However, our Standing Orders prohibit us from anticipating debate. He was talking about a Motion that is coming. How does he even know that there will be a Motion?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I take this opportunity to congratulate Governor Kawira for being acquitted. I thank the Special Committee led by the Majority Whip for doing a fantastic job. Mr. Speaker, Sir, since you asked us to give wisdom, here is wisdom. It may be bitter but it...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I hate to disrupt the flow of her thoughts. She has raised an issue and because this is a House of records, every Senator is responsible for the accuracy of the statements that they make on the Floor.

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I hate to disrupt the flow of her thoughts. She has raised an issue and because this is a House of records, every Senator is responsible for the accuracy of the statements that they make on the Floor. Yes, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I have been fully informed....

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank you for the opportunity to make a comment and contribute to this Motion. From the word go, I want to state emphatically that I support the Motion. Secondly is to congratulate the Members that have been appointed to sit in the Committee. When you look...

On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker. It is not my intention- (Interruption of debate on the Bill)

Madam Temporary Speaker, it is not my intention to interrupt Sen. Tobiko. However, pursuant to Standing Order No.34 (4) (a) and 34 (5) , I beg to move- That the Senate resolves to extend the sitting until conclusion of business listed at No.8 in today’s Order Paper, and upon receipt...

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for this opportunity to contribute to this important Bill. From the onset, I declare that I am in support of the Bill. As I support it, I am doing so while at the same time, proposing amendments to it. My colleagues have spoken very well...

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. Sorry for interrupting the process, but I had to do it because this is an important matter. For the record, I heard you say that you are giving the results to the Chief Serjeant-at-Arms to consolidate. I thought the Returning Officer for our purpose was...

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. Allow me to join the colleagues who have risen to support this Motion by the distinguished Senator from Tana River. The argument for dams, at least where I come from has always been to try and mitigate the effects of flooding downstream. It is...

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

Mr. Speaker Sir, I rise on a point of order pursuant to Standing Order No.37, to seek leave of the House to adjourn to discuss a matter of national importance namely: the security situation in Kitui County, as a result of conflict between camel herders and residents of the county...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I also stand in support of the Report. There is a lot of consultation going around, which is healthy. Let those people who are interested in representing our Republic in EALA lobby, canvass and caucus. There is no formula for doing it. People will canvass in the...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, since this message does not seem to be understood; I must say this on the Floor of this Senate. I fear that in a few days, the conflict that we have always tried to avoid may eventually happen. When that happens, it will be difficult for anyone...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity to also comment on the Statement by Sen. Crystal Asige. I have listened to my colleagues talk about laws and provisions in the Constitution, and international treaties that bind us nationally in providing care to our children. It should come out naturally...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, we are properly guided. However, I want to plead with you especially on the application of Standing Order No.105. For instance, if Sen. Faki rises and says that he will take alcohol, get drunk and become unstable, he is responsible for the facts of his statement. However,...

No, I am not.

There is also the issue of insurance. It is fair that our officers know that when they get injured or fall sick in the line of duty, they and their families are properly insured. From there, we can begin to make demands from our officers.I hope now that the officers...

Proceed, Sen. Chimera. (Applause) (Applause) (Applause) (Loud consultations)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. When you read your Communication from the Chair, you pointed out the fruitful discussions and deliberations that we had during our retreat in Mombasa. If you recall, this is one of the issues that came up in the robust debates – about the place of...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, on a point of information.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I would like to inform the Senator for Nairobi City County that as we insist that the Motion comes in the same format as it is, it should not come to us as a communication from the National Assembly. It should come here as a...