Martha Wangari Wanjira

Sen. Wangari Madam Temporary Speaker, I would like to give an undertaking on behalf of the Chairman and the Committee that we will give the response to Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale in the next one month.

Sen. Wangari Madam Temporary Speaker, I wish to give a Statement on behalf of the Chairperson of the Committee on Energy, Roads and Transportation that was sought by the Senator for Makueni County, Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. on the Floor of this House. The Senator had requested for the Statement...

Sen. WangariMadam Temporary Speaker, I beg to reply as follows:- The Ministry is aware that the contract for the above captioned project was awarded to Victory Construction Company Limited at the tender sum of Kshs1,895,094,559. The initial scope of the project was approximately 43 kilometres comprising of 40 kilometres of...

Can we take several clarifications, then you will give a response? Sen. Wangari Yes, Madam Temporary Speaker.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I seek clarification following the Statement presented here. The amount allocated for this contract was Kshs1,895,094,559. Already almost Kshs1.5 billion has been paid and the allocation this year is only Kshs300 million. That covers the whole amount for the tender. From the Statement, it is not even...

Madam Temporary Speaker, I seek clarification on the same from the Chairperson of the Committee. This company called Victory Construction Company is notorious for taking up Government contracts to serve the people of this Republic and not finishing them. I believe that this is a company that is not only...

Madam Temporary Speaker, we have heard the Chairperson say that they will put some money in the budget this current financial year and it was not very specific. From what we have learnt, the balance is about Kshs300 million and she mentioned that the cost is growing and growing. Could...

On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker. You have heard the Chairperson say that she does not have substantial evidence that can make her blacklist this contractor but we came out very clearly and gave evidence that the work done here is less than 50 per cent and the...

Sen. Wangari, treat this issue with the seriousness it deserves. We have three Senators from three different counties making the same allegation and the best you could do is to give an undertaking to come back to the House with appropriate answers in case you were not prepared because this...

Very well, going by the mood of the House, you can see that Senators were not satisfied with the answer. Therefore, we give you an extra one week for a more substantive answer.

On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker.

Point of order on something that is proceeding?

On the same, Madam Temporary Speaker. Thank you for the direction you have made. I am a member of the same Committee and if you listened to what Sen. Wamatangi and other Senators said, actually this is cross-cutting and broad; it covers not only Victory Construction Company but by other...

comprehensive report is brought to this House regarding all the ongoing contracts so that we can save the Senate time by giving a comprehensive list of all the contracts which are going on and we give a status report so that we can deal with the matter in a shorter...

Sen. Wangari Madam Temporary Speaker, I would like to give an undertaking on behalf of the Chairman and the Committee that we will give the response to Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale in the next one month.

Sen. Wangari Madam Temporary Speaker, I wish to give a Statement on behalf of the Chairperson of the Committee on Energy, Roads and Transportation that was sought by the Senator for Makueni County, Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. on the Floor of this House. The Senator had requested for the Statement...

Sen. WangariMadam Temporary Speaker, I beg to reply as follows:- The Ministry is aware that the contract for the above captioned project was awarded to Victory Construction Company Limited at the tender sum of Kshs1,895,094,559. The initial scope of the project was approximately 43 kilometres comprising of 40 kilometres of...

Can we take several clarifications, then you will give a response? Sen. Wangari Yes, Madam Temporary Speaker.

Madam Temporary Speaker, I seek clarification following the Statement presented here. The amount allocated for this contract was Kshs1,895,094,559. Already almost Kshs1.5 billion has been paid and the allocation this year is only Kshs300 million. That covers the whole amount for the tender. From the Statement, it is not even...

Madam Temporary Speaker, I seek clarification on the same from the Chairperson of the Committee. This company called Victory Construction Company is notorious for taking up Government contracts to serve the people of this Republic and not finishing them. I believe that this is a company that is not only...

Madam Temporary Speaker, we have heard the Chairperson say that they will put some money in the budget this current financial year and it was not very specific. From what we have learnt, the balance is about Kshs300 million and she mentioned that the cost is growing and growing. Could...

On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker. You have heard the Chairperson say that she does not have substantial evidence that can make her blacklist this contractor but we came out very clearly and gave evidence that the work done here is less than 50 per cent and the...

Sen. Wangari, treat this issue with the seriousness it deserves. We have three Senators from three different counties making the same allegation and the best you could do is to give an undertaking to come back to the House with appropriate answers in case you were not prepared because this...

Very well, going by the mood of the House, you can see that Senators were not satisfied with the answer. Therefore, we give you an extra one week for a more substantive answer.

On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker.

Point of order on something that is proceeding?

On the same, Madam Temporary Speaker. Thank you for the direction you have made. I am a member of the same Committee and if you listened to what Sen. Wamatangi and other Senators said, actually this is cross-cutting and broad; it covers not only Victory Construction Company but by other...

comprehensive report is brought to this House regarding all the ongoing contracts so that we can save the Senate time by giving a comprehensive list of all the contracts which are going on and we give a status report so that we can deal with the matter in a shorter...

Sen. Wangari Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I rise to oppose the Motion as it is. This is because this Report is very inconclusive. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I want to refer to the role of the Senate, even from Articles 96 and 97. The Senate has the mandate of oversighting...

Sen. Wangari On a point of information, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir.

Sen. Wangari Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise on the issue of a Petition that was raised by Sen. Musila, on behalf of Mr. Joseph Kalinga, on the inquiry into the matter of upgrading and tarmacking of the Kibwezi-Kitui-Mwingi Road, Road B7. On behalf of the Chairman of the Committee...

Sen. Wangari Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, and the Professor- Reverend, as he has come to be known. It is really difficult---

Sen. Wangari Madam Temporary Speaker, it is really difficult to contribute after that really somber mood in the House. We want to just send our condolences yet again to Sen. Beth Mugo and her family. Madam Temporary Speaker, I also want to add my voice to the Motion. I know...

Sen. Wangari Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, and the Professor- Reverend, as he has come to be known. It is really difficult--- September 25, 2013 SENATE DEBATES

Sen. Wangari Madam Temporary Speaker, it is really difficult to contribute after that really somber mood in the House. We want to just send our condolences yet again to Sen. Beth Mugo and her family. Madam Temporary Speaker, I also want to add my voice to the Motion. I know...

Sen. Wangari

Sen. Wangari Asante, Bi. Spika wa Muda. Magaidi ni maajenti wa shetani. Ukisikia kwamba mtu anaitwa ajenti wa shetani, yeye hana dini. Kama wangekuwa na dini, hawangeweza kufanya hayo mambo. Nataka nipeane rambirambi zangu binafsi na watu wa Taveta Taveta kwa waliofariki dunia. Na walioko hospitalini tunawaombea afueni. Mwenyezi Mungu...

Asante sana, Bi Spika wa Muda, kwa kunipatia nafasi hii niweze kuungana na Wakenya na hasa Maseneta wenzangu katika kuchangia Hoja hii. Kwanza, natoa rambirambi zangu, za jamii yangu na watu wa Kaunti ya Kajiado kwa wale wote ambao walipoteza maisha zao. Pia nawakumbuka wapendwa wao na wale ambao wako...

lakini kwa sababu ya kupokea hongo kutoka kwao hawana shughuli nao. Wanawacha nchi iharibike na kuwa katika hatari sana.Bi. Spika wa Muda, baada ya jeshi letu kwenda Somalia, ni lazima walinda usalama wangejua kwamba kuna vile wale watu wanavyopanga. Na tangu wakati huo, ingefaa, sisi sote tuelezewe kazi ya kila...

Asante, Bi. Spika wa Muda. Magaidi ni maajenti wa shetani. Ukisikia kwamba mtu anaitwa ajenti wa shetani, yeye hana dini. Kama wangekuwa na dini, hawangeweza kufanya hayo mambo. Nataka nipeane rambirambi zangu binafsi na watu wa Taveta Taveta kwa waliofariki dunia. Na walioko hospitalini tunawaombea afueni. Mwenyezi Mungu awaguze wapate...

Bi Spika wa Muda, jambo la mwisho ni kwamba askari wetu na wale wote wanaohusiana na usalama wamefanya kazi nzuri. Wale walioteleza kidogo, tutawarekebisha baadaye. Lakini tuwape motisha kwa kufanya kazi nzuri, maanake kazi bado inaendelea. Walioponyoka, tunataka washikwe ili watuambie kile walichokuwa wakitatafuta nchini Kenya. Tusipojua lengo lao, basi...

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I would like to join my colleagues in sending condolences to the families of the departed citizens of this country and other countries in that ghastly incident. I would also like to send words of encouragement to the injured who are in hospitals and wish...

flags very high and not half mast. All Kenyans should put a flag on their cars and show that we are higher in their spirit and we are going to move on.The other issue is branding. Terrorism has no religion, ethnic background and has no race. Therefore, we should treat...

Your time is up!

I support.

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Hon. Senators, if you are in agreement, it is my opinion that we can reduce the contributing time from five minutes to three September 24, 2013 SENATE DEBATES

minutes so that we can have at least five Senators to contribute. Going by the expression on your faces, I take it that you are in agreement. So, we shall have three minutes for each.

Asante, Bi. Spika wa Muda, kwa nafasi hii. Kwanza ningependa, kwa niaba ya akina mama wote wa Pwani, wazee wa Kaya wa Kimijikenda na akina mama wote ulimwenguni ambao wamepitia uchungu kuzaa, kulaani kitendo hiki cha ugaidi kilichotokea katika Westgate Mall. Hawa ambao tunawaita Al Qaeda ni watu waliopitia kutoka...

On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker. Is the hon. Senator in order to suggest that the Almighty God, as we commemorate Him in our Constitution, is weak?

Bi. Spika wa Muda, narudia tena kusema mwanadamu alimshinda Mungu akili. Hii ndiyo sababu alimfukuza kutoka Bustani la Eden.

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. First, I would like to join my colleagues in sending my condolences and those of my people of Bomet to those who whose family members were killed, maimed, injured and the whole nation of Kenya. Before I proceed, I would like to make an appeal...

This is something we have noticed every time there have been catastrophes. This is something we have noticed severally when this country has experienced catastrophes. We have been reckless as Kenyans in terms of our security. We never realise the dangers we are in. We take it very lightly. We...

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, now that I have caught your eye. Madam Temporary Speaker, I would like to join my fellow Kenyans in condemning this brutal act of terrorists who attacked our innocent Kenyans at the Westgate Mall. I also want to thank the people who have participated in...

Your time is up! Sen. Hargura, you have two minutes.

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to contribute to this Motion. Madam Temporary Speaker, first of all, on behalf of the residents of Marsabit County, I would like to convey my sincere condolences to bereaved families. I also wish those who were injured a quick recovery....

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I know that time is not on our side. September 24, 2013 SENATE DEBATES

Madam Temporary Speaker, first and foremost, let me pass my heartfelt condolences to the loved ones who lost their lives. I also wish those who are in hospitals a quick recovery.Madam Temporary Speaker, secondly, Kenya is going through the most difficult time in history. We have witnessed our people being...

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I want to join fellow Senators in conveying condolences on behalf of the people of Trans Nzoia for the loss of Kenyan citizens and others. I wish a quick recovery to those who were injured. I also want to commend the manner in which all...

Your time is up!

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker.

Madam Temporary Speaker, last Saturday some wicked people did what they did. It was very sad, indeed. In the process, they have awakened the Kenyan dream. I stand here to tell them that our country will never be the same again. Our flag, our national anthem and our map is...

When this dust settles, we want a Motion to be able to, first of all, recommend for the establishment of a homeland security unit involving the police, the military and all the other forces, including the department of immigration, so that we cannot have ad hoc responses to disasters.Secondly, we...

Madam Temporary Speaker, I want to pass my message of condolences to Kenyans who have lost their dear ones. Those who are hospitalized I wish you a quick recovery. Finally, I would like to say that Kenyans forget very fast. If you go to all the malls in this country,...

ADJOURNMENT

Hon. Senators that concludes the business of the Senate. The Senate, therefore, stands adjourned to tomorrow, 25th September, 2013 at 9.00 a.m. The Senate rose at 6.30 p.m.

Sen. Wangari Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, many of us, including those from Mombasa, despite the fact that it is Kenya’s second capital and, probably, the second biggest contributor to the country’s economy, have been brought up knowing that we have been marginalized. I did expect that Mombasa would qualify for...

Let us dispose of the first Statement. Sen. Musila! September 19, 2013 SENATE DEBATES

Sen. Wangari On a point of order Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I want to seek clarification. September 19, 2013 SENATE DEBATES Sen. Wangari issues to be clarified by the Supreme Court. Many things are being done for the first time. This year had a lot of hiccups. A Member of...

On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. Just to build on the marginalization issue now that we are very clear that marginalization is about areas, groups and communities. There is also a new group that we are trying to marginalize at this moment and it is being created...

Order! Sen. Kipchumba, you very well know that what you are raising is not related at all to the Equalisation Fund. But as you have just mentioned, that is a very important issue; an issue of national concern which is key to development and shepherding of the county governments. I...

I am much obliged. Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker.

Sen. Wangari Sen. David Musila.

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Sen. Wangarihave put enough stringent measures to ensure that you do not become a regional party by making sure that as a party, you are, first of all, very sure that you have presence in 24 counties. This should not be construed to mean that you only have an office...

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Sen. Wangari Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, many of us, including those from Mombasa, despite the fact that it is Kenya’s second capital and, probably, the second biggest contributor to the country’s economy, have been brought up knowing that we have been marginalized. I did expect that Mombasa would qualify for...

Let us dispose of the first Statement. Sen. Musila! September 19, 2013 SENATE DEBATES

Sen. Wangari On a point of order Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I want to seek clarification. September 19, 2013 SENATE DEBATES Sen. Wangari issues to be clarified by the Supreme Court. Many things are being done for the first time. This year had a lot of hiccups. A Member of...

On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. Just to build on the marginalization issue now that we are very clear that marginalization is about areas, groups and communities. There is also a new group that we are trying to marginalize at this moment and it is being created...

Order! Sen. Kipchumba, you very well know that what you are raising is not related at all to the Equalisation Fund. But as you have just mentioned, that is a very important issue; an issue of national concern which is key to development and shepherding of the county governments. I...

I am much obliged. Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker.

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Sen. Wangarihave put enough stringent measures to ensure that you do not become a regional party by making sure that as a party, you are, first of all, very sure that you have presence in 24 counties. This should not be construed to mean that you only have an office...

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Sen. Wangari Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I want to start by congratulating the Mover of this Motion. I really wish that we were not having this conversation because we should be in a country where the ratio of the police that we are talking about is close to the...

Sen. Wangari Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I want to start by congratulating the Mover of this Motion. I really wish that we were not having this conversation because we should be in a country where the ratio of the police that we are talking about is close to the...

Sen. Wangari Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I want to start by congratulating the Mover of this Motion. I really wish that we were not having this conversation because we should be in a country where the ratio of the police that we are talking about is close to the...

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Sen. WangariUhuru Kenyatta in Kakamega killing people. So, how can we be so cheap, driven by tribal emotions to think that when the bull fighter is speaking, it is because he does not come from the tribes of the President and the Deputy President?I am saying that we will defend...

What is it, Sen. Wangari? Sen. Wangari Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I am so hurt. I feel so bad. I am one person that has been a victim of bad governance. I have been a victim of violence and especially political violence. I feel sad that I am among...

Sen. WangariUhuru Kenyatta in Kakamega killing people. So, how can we be so cheap, driven by tribal emotions to think that when the bull fighter is speaking, it is because he does not come from the tribes of the President and the Deputy President?I am saying that we will defend...

What is it, Sen. Wangari? Sen. Wangari Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I am so hurt. I feel so bad. I am one person that has been a victim of bad governance. I have been a victim of violence and especially political violence. I feel sad that I am among...

Sen. Wangari Mr. Speaker, Sir, on behalf of the Chairman of the Standing Committee on Energy, Roads and Transportation, I undertake to inform him and to give a response to this House on the first Thursday after recess.