Naomi Jillo Waqo

Sen. (Rev.) Waqo

Sen. (Rev.) Waqorequirement of Article 27. I also want to thank them for their invaluable and enormous contribution. They have contributed more than I did.I beg to move.

Sen. (Rev.) Waqo

Sen. (Rev.) WaqoMadam Temporary Speaker, even as we talk of a statutory instruments law for county assemblies, we know that at the national Parliament, we have a problem. The Statutory Instruments Act that governs the national Legislature – the Senate and the National Assembly - has a lot of friction....

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Sen. (Rev.) WaqoYou can now vote. Assisted voters to approach the Clerks at-the-Table.

Hon Senators, pursuant to Standing Order No.152, I recommit the Bill for Division at the Committee of the Whole. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE IN THE COMMITTEE [The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga) in the Chair] THE WAREHOUSE RECEIPTS SYSTEM BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 10 OF 2017) March 12, 2019 SENATE DEBATES...

You can now vote. Assisted voters to approach the Clerks at-the-Table. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE [The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Halake) left the Chair] IN THE COMMITTEE [The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Nyamunga) in the Chair] THE ASSUMPTION OF OFFICE OF THE COUNTY GOVERNOR BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.1 OF 2018)

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move:- THAT, Clause 2 be amended by inserting the definition of the word “county public officer” in its proper sequence— “county public officer” has the meaning assigned to it under the County Governments Act. (Question of the amendment proposed) Clause 3 to 4 (Question...

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THAT, Clause 5 of the Bill be amended in sub clause 2 by inserting the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (f)− “(fa) a representative of the Ministry responsible for matters related to devolution; (Question of the amendment proposed) The Temporary Chairperson (

Sen. (Rev.) Waqo

Sen. (Rev.) Waqo Mr. Speaker, Sir, I stand to support this important Petition. Many hon. Senators have already said how many Kenyans have suffered in the past and continue to suffer. We know that Kenyans are very hardworking people. Some of them have worked hard and bought and developed their...

Sen. (Rev.) Waqo Mr. Speaker, Sir, I also stand to welcome our hon. Members together with my colleagues; hon. Senators and you. Kirinyaga is a famous place that we are all fond of. I have interacted with many people from there through the church. I have visited Kirinyaga on different...

Sen. (Rev.) Waqo Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I rise to support this Statement. It is absurd to learn that some of our children have been arrested by the Ministry that is supposed to protect them. If it were not for the HELB loan, I do not think I...

Sen. (Rev.) WaqoIt is time for Kenyans to wake up and say no to what is happening in our nation. Women are the most affected. In this particular case that I have mentioned, a woman is involved. However, I believe there are women of integrity who can stand for this...

For the record, the name was Ngirita and not Ngirici; Ngirici is the Chair of Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA) . Sen. (Rev.) Waqo: Sen. (Rev.) Waqo: You notice that I gave so much time for each Member who was contributing to this Report. This is because the maize issue...

It is time for Kenyans to wake up and say no to what is happening in our nation. Women are the most affected. In this particular case that I have mentioned, a woman is involved. However, I believe there are women of integrity who can stand for this nation and...

Sen. (Rev.) Waqo Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move the notice Motion on the realization of Gender Equity in Elective and Appointive Positions in Kenya February 20, 2019 SENATE DEBATES 4

Sen. (Rev.) Waqo Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give notice of the following Motion- AWARE THAT, the Constitution of Kenya recognizes dignity, economic, social and cultural rights, education, housing and the right to health including reproductive health; and that the principle of equality and non-discrimination is established as a...

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Sen. (Rev.) Waqo Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year. I am glad that we are all back. I stand to support this Motion on the listed hon. Members. These are Members who are well known to us; Sen. Fatuma Dulo and many...

Sen. (Rev.) Waqo Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for allowing me to join you and my fellow hon. Members in welcoming the women MCAs from Machakos County. We have had a wonderful time with them since morning. I also congratulate Hon. Florence for her good leadership, which we saw as...

Sen. (Rev.) Waqo We pray that you will serve with all the integrity that is needed. I also urge other counties, especially women, that the Senate is the best place for them to come and learn. Come and interact with us women Senators and the Senate, and you will learn...

Sen. (Rev.) Waqo Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I also thank our Clerk who came in the morning and sat in the midst of almost 50 women. Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker.

Sen. (Rev.) Waqoconcerns, to please come together. Unity must be your marching anthem and be better organized in order to be recognized. This is because the more divided you seem or the more it seems like you are trying to fight the person who is pushing for your interest, everywhere,...

Madam Temporary Speaker, thank you for allowing me to contribute to this Motion. Sen. (Dr.) Musuruve has done her best in a lot of fields. Maybe, this is the time to disclose that she was nominated to this Senate by the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party to represent PWDs. October...

The first time I met her in our interactions at that level was when we were creating a league for PWDs in the party. Recently as a party, we elevated the Chairman of that league, Mr. Nixon Kakiri, to the National Executive Council (NEC) of the party. That is how...