Naomi Jillo Waqo

Sen. (Rev.) Waqo Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. As I issue this Statement, I want to inform the Hon. Members that those of us who are in red are doing so in solidarity with Ms. Sharon who was murdered. September 13, 2018 SENATE DEBATES Sen. (Rev.) WaqoPursuant to Standing Order...

Sen. (Rev.) Waqo

Sen. (Rev.) Waqo

Sen. (Rev.) Waqo Madam Temporary Speaker, as I stand, with your permission, I congratulate the ladies who have passed an important message. I also join you in welcoming the members of staff of counties who are here with us. I would like to tell them that by coming, they are...

Sen. (Rev.) Waqo Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for allowing me to join you in welcoming the students from Makini School. I am glad that we have these young men and women and our future leaders with us. Makini School is well known and we are proud of the school...

Sen. (Rev.) Waqo Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for allowing me also to give my condolences to the affected families. It is a very sad thing that has happened. As a mother, I feel sad together with the Senator from that county. It has become a tradition for us that...

Sen. Waqo

Sen. Waqo

Sen. Waqo That is a very passionate debate. Proceed, Sen. Shiyonga. (Applause)

That is a very passionate debate. Proceed, Sen. Shiyonga.

Thank you much, Madam Temporary Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to add my voice to this Motion. I would like to start by applauding the Committee, led by Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr., for the diligent work done and for the dedication they had to accomplish this giant task. Madam...

must be fasttracked toprevent further victimization that may be associated with delayed compensation. If this is done, it will avoid causing more harm to the families that were left behind.Madam Temporary Speaker, it is, indeed, true that this Committee did excellent work. As my colleagues have said, implementation, follow up...

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for also giving me a chance to add my voice to this very important Report. From the outset, I congratulate the Committee,which has done quite a commendable job. This time round, we have a Committee that has shown total support to the common poor...

there is demolition of important structures in Kileleshwa because of negligence by some Government agencies.We have just finished debating the loss of children due to negligence. Therefore, it is time for this country to look into the issue of negligence by our Government agencies.Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I watched a...

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for the opportunity to contribute to the Report of the Select Committee on the Solai Dam tragedy. First and foremost, what happened at Solai Dam, and the events thereafter, is a classic example of impunity in this country; that people can do anything they...

that the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has already identified those who are responsible and the case is in court.Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, we are even told that there was an attempted cover up. How do you cover up something that has killed hundreds of people? The 48 people who...

Thank you, Hon. Senators. I, therefore, call the Mover of the Report of the Select Committee on the Solai Dam tragedy to reply.

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker. First, I would like to thank the Senators for their contributions. I have been here for a while, but I have not heard such passionate speeches. I have listened to Sen. (Rev.) Waqo, Sen. Mugo, Sen. Cherargei, Sen. Cheruiyot, Sen. Halake, Sen. Olekina,

“The truth shall set you free.” Unfortunately, the pain that you see in the contribution by Sen. (Rev.) Waqo does not leave; I wish it could go. Sometimes, I wish I did not see the pain that I saw in a pregnant Turkana lady who rescued children from mud and...

first degree murder. That is what the owners of the dam in Brazil were charged with – murder – because it is death by deliberate action. When you cause death by deliberate action, you do not get a slap or a pat on your back; you are charged with murder...

London quoted the story of Kenyan Government officials paying money. Cabinet Secretaries sat here in this beautiful Senate and said that they do not read newspapers or listen to television, and so, they do not know.That place in the Bible where they say; hear no evil, speak no evil and...

people are so greedy to have built tents all the way, such that the crocodiles have no place to bask on riparian land. Tamaa imetufikisha hapo.I pray for one gentleman called Noordin Haji. He was seated here. He told us that he was under pressure to charge the watchmen as...

Thank you, Hon. Senators. I have determined that the Motion does not affect the counties. I, therefore, proceed to put the question. (Question put and agreed to) THE LOCAL CONTENT BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.10 OF 2018) THE IMPEACHMENT PROCEDURE BILL (SENATE BILLS NO. 15 OF 2018)

Sen. (Rev.) Waqo Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for allowing me to add my voice to this important Bill. I also want to thank my brother, Sen. Olekina, for thinking about others who have given their time and sacrificed all their lives for this nation. When we look at our...

Sen. (Rev.) Waqo Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for allowing me to add my voice to this very important Statement. I also want to congratulate Sen. (Prof.) Ekal, for bringing it to the House. Mr. Speaker, Sir, for those of us who were born and brought up in Northern Kenya,...

Sen. (Rev.) Waqo

Sen. (Rev.) Waqo

Sen. Waqo I, therefore, put the question on the amendment that was moved by Sen. Petronila Were and seconded by Sen. Naomi Shiyonga. (Question of the Motion as amended put and agreed to) Resolved accordingly- THAT, AWARE that the Senate of Kenya is established by Article 93 of the Constitution...

Sen. (Rev.) Waqo Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Once again, I stand here today to add my voice on this issue of sugar. Sugar is a commodity that is classified as food and it finds itself in all the formulations in drugs and all forms of drinks. It is...

Sen. (Rev.) Waqo

Sen. (Rev.) Waqo