Wahome Wamatinga

Sen. Wamatinga Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I also support the Statement by Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale. People like Lawrence Sifuna, Njindo Matiba, Charles Rubia and the rest shaped the history and the destiny of this country. In the spirit of the demise of Lawrence Sifuna who has fortunately been survived...

Sen. Wamatinga Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of Senate, today, 5th December, 2023- Report of the Standing Committee on Energy on its consideration of the Energy (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 42 of 2023) . (Sen. Wamatinga laid the document on the...

Sen. Wamatinga Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of Senate, today, 5th December, 2023- Report of the Standing Committee on Energy on its consideration of the Energy (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 42 of 2023) . (Sen. Wamatinga laid the document on the...

Sen. Wamatinga Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of Senate, today, 5th December, 2023- Report of the Standing Committee on Energy on its consideration of the Energy (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 42 of 2023) . (Sen. Wamatinga laid the document on the...

Sen. Wamatinga Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 3 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (f) – Sen. Wamatinga Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 4 of the Bill be amended– November 28, 2023...

Sen. Wamatinga Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 27 of the Bill be amended – Sen. Wamatinga Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 28 of the Bill be amended in subclause (2) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (c)...

Sen. Wamatinga Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 33 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause 2 by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (k) -

Sen. Wamatinga Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT, Clause 5 of the Bill be amended in subclause 2 (c) by deleting the word “establish” appearing in the introductory part of the subclause and substituting therefor the words “liaise with the Council to maintain”. (Question of the amendment proposed)...

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Sen. Wamatinga Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT, Clause 26 of the Bill be amended – November 28, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 42 THE START-UP BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 14 OF 2022)

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Sen. Wamatinga

Sen. Wamatinga

Sen. Wamatinga Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 33 of the Bill be amended by-

Sen. Wamatinga(Question, that the New Clause 26A be part of the Bill, proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Abdul Haji): Division will be at the end. New Clause 26B 26B (1) A person is qualified for employment as an extension services officer if the person holds a certificate in an extension...

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Sen. WamatingaThe Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Abdul Haji): Sen. Wamatinga, on behalf of the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries. Sen. Wamatinga Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 7 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (1) by inserting the words “in consultation...

Sen. Wamatinga Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 19 of the Bill be amended-

Sen. Wamatinga Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 3 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (f) – Sen. Wamatinga Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 4 of the Bill be amended– November 28, 2023...

Sen. Wamatinga Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 27 of the Bill be amended – Sen. Wamatinga Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 28 of the Bill be amended in subclause (2) by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (c)...

Sen. Wamatinga Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 33 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause 2 by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (k) -

Sen. Wamatinga Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT, Clause 5 of the Bill be amended in subclause 2 (c) by deleting the word “establish” appearing in the introductory part of the subclause and substituting therefor the words “liaise with the Council to maintain”. (Question of the amendment proposed)...

Sen. Wamatinga

Sen. Wamatinga

Sen. Wamatinga

Sen. Wamatinga Mr. Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move- THAT, Clause 26 of the Bill be amended – November 28, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 42 THE START-UP BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 14 OF 2022)

Sen. Wamatinga

Sen. Wamatinga

Sen. Wamatinga

Sen. Wamatinga Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 33 of the Bill be amended by-

Sen. Wamatinga(Question, that the New Clause 26A be part of the Bill, proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Abdul Haji): Division will be at the end. New Clause 26B 26B (1) A person is qualified for employment as an extension services officer if the person holds a certificate in an extension...

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Sen. WamatingaThe Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Abdul Haji): Sen. Wamatinga, on behalf of the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries. Sen. Wamatinga Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 7 of the Bill be amended in sub-clause (1) by inserting the words “in consultation...

Sen. Wamatinga Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 19 of the Bill be amended-

Sen. Wamatinga Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate, today, Thursday, 23rd November, 2023: Report of the Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries on its consideration of the Coffee Bill (Senate Bills No. 10 of 2023) ....

Sen. Wamatinga Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate, today, Thursday, 23rd November, 2023: Report of the Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries on its consideration of the Coffee Bill (Senate Bills No. 10 of 2023) ....

Sen. Wamatinga Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate, today, Thursday, 23rd November, 2023: Report of the Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries on its consideration of the Coffee Bill (Senate Bills No. 10 of 2023) ....

Proceed, Sen. Tabitha Mutinda.

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I rise to support this Bill. I am very passionate about agricultural matters. As you know, I have a Bill on extension services. This great commodity of coffee plays a key role on the economy of our country. Let me start with Clause 5...

“(1) The management of the Board shall vest in a board of directors consisting of- two persons of the opposite gender, representing smallholder coffee growers nominated by the Council of County Governors.”Part G, talks about representation of coffee farmers. One of the persons is from the largest association of small-scale...

Sen. Wamatinga Proceed, Sen. Tabitha Mutinda. November 22, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 26 Sen. Wamatinga When that money is eventually paid, the farmer has no choice on whether it is paid in dollars, Kenya Shillings or Indian Rupees, for that matter. That is why this Bill is before us. This Bill...

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Sen. Wamatinga Thank you very much, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I am holding brief for Sen. (Dr.) Murango who is attending an opening ceremony in his county. Question No. 056 CSR ACTIVITIES BY ROAD CONTRACTORS IN KIRINYAGA COUNTY November 22, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 17

Sen. Wamatinga Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, coming from the neighbouring county of Kirinyaga, this is my second home. Therefore, I am quite conversant with that. November 22, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 18

Sen. Wamatinga I will skip on that. I will go to the next question after which I can ask my supplementary question.

Sen. Wamatinga Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport:

Sen. Wamatinga Thank you very much, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, and the Cabinet Secretary for that comprehensive answer. I will ask one supplementary question. November 22, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 19 Sen. WamatingaThere is a dual carriage road that traverses Murang’a, Kirinyaga and Nyeri counties. The Cabinet Secretary has addressed the...