Naomi Jillo Waqo

Sen. (Rev.) Waqo Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I appreciate the Petitioner, Sen. Halake. Thank you for coming up with this. I come from a county that has three conservancy areas. From my childhood, I have known the conflict between the residents there, animals and the rangers. I support this...

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Sen. (Rev.) Waqo

Sen. (Rev.) Waqo Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I stand to support this Petition because it touches on people’s lives. However, we also need to know the people who take advantage of every situation. As Sen. Olekina said, they find opportunity in everything. The committee that will be set up should...

Sen. (Rev.) Waqo Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise to welcome the students from Precious Blood Secondary School, Riruta together with their teachers. We are proud of you and as a woman Leader, I want to encourage each one of you to work hard so that you can...

Sen. (Rev.) Waqo Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I used the word “hyena” because I am familiar with it. I am just requesting ---

Sen. (Rev.) Waqo I am requesting the teachers and other members of the school staff to protect the students from any danger from within and without. Thank you.

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Sen. (Rev.) Waqo

Sen. (Rev.) Waqo Mr. Speaker, Sir, I also stand to join my colleagues in condoling with the family of the late Hon. Kenneth Matiba. I thank you for allowing us time to give our tributes because giving our special attention to it is important. The late Matiba served this country....

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Sen. (Rev.) Waqo

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Sen. (Rev.) Waqo

Sen. (Rev.) Waqo Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. This matter was last deferred to be issued today. I still want to confirm that the Commission is working with the Directorate of Criminal Investigation. The matter is in court and it will be coming up for mentioning on 11th April,...

Sen. (Rev.) Waqo I am reading the response from the Ministry of National Cohesion---

Sen. (Rev.) Waqo No---

Sen. (Rev.) Waqo Yes, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. (Laughter) March 27, 2018 SENATE DEBATES

Sen. (Rev.) Waqo I am Most obliged, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir.

Sen. (Rev.) Waqo Yes, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir.

Sen. (Rev.) Waqo Yes, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. The case is before the Milimani Law Court.

Sen. (Rev.) Waqo They have just given the individuals names.

Sen. (Rev.) Waqo Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, that is okay. I can wait for another one week.

Sen. (Rev.) Waqo Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I am in receipt of a letter from the Ministry which I have shared with Sen. (Dr.) Milgo. They are requesting-- - (Loud consultations)

Sen. (Rev.) Waqo Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. The Committee is in receipt of a letter from the Ministry and they are requesting that we give them up to 5th April, 2018, so that they can give us more information. Right now, they are compiling that information. So, I...

Sen. (Rev.) Waqo) Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we promise to respond in the next one week.

Sen. (Rev.) Waqo) No, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir.

Sen. (Rev.) Waqo) Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, as a Committee, we promise to table the Statement by Tuesday, next week. It is in the hands of the Chairperson and he is yet to share it with the Committee.

Sen. (Rev.) Waqo) Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it was requested by Sen. Seneta.

Sen. (Rev.) Waqo Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, pursuant to Standing Order No. 46

Sen. (Rev.) Waqo Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the last one month has been bad. Currently, we have over 10,000 Ethiopians in Kenya, which is causing a lot of problems on the ground. Three weeks ago I was there. Two weeks ago some other Members were March 22, 2018 SENATE DEBATES...

Sen. Waqo It is okay, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Thank you.

Sen. (Rev.) Waqo It is okay, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Thank you.

Sen. (Rev.) Waqo Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. The Commission is working with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions to ensure that the investigation is complete. The said musicians of the 'Ikamba' song, John Gichiri Njau --- (An hon. Senator spoke off...

Sen. (Rev.) Waqo The said musician known as John Gichiri Njau was arraigned in court sometime last week. Two others are still at large but the matter is in court. I would like to seek your advice on how we should proceed. I thank you.