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Sen. Wambua I am on a point of order.

Sen. Wambua Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I will also try to be very brief. I have listened to my colleagues and the appeal they have made in relation to the use or misuse of the Powers and Privileges Committee. There are two things. One, the reference being made to...

Sen. Wambua Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I also stand in support of the request by the Chair of the Committee on Delegated Legislation for an extension of time to consider their regulations. The only thing that I want to say on this matter and I wish the Senator...

Sen. Wambua Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I was waiting for you to call me to second, but I have gotten the nod from you.

Sen. Wambua Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I do not receive instructions from fellow Senators to second Motions. I will only say two things. First, I beg to second. Secondly, as has been stated by the Senator for Meru County, my brother, Sen. Murungi, these amendments to the amendments brought...

Sen. Wambua Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. This is just a clarification so that we carry the Motion properly. I have had a discussion with the Mover of the amended Motion on Clause 2B (4) . I have also had a conversation with the Senate Majority Leader. We have agreed...

Sen. Wambua Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. We have agreed that the wording of that sub-clause 4 should read- “Engages with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to have investigations undertaken to ascertain the identity of persons or organizations funding and coordinating violence during protests and demonstrations in the country.” That...

Sen. Wambua The Senate Majority Leader is circulating a document that should be deleted. He has circulated a document that does not have that part.

Sen. Wambua Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

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Sen. Wambua Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Where I sit, this is also a very serious issue. It is serious because I do understand that the Committee had already tabled its report and that the moving of the Motion was subsequent to a report. If that letter is admissible, although...

Sen. Wambua Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. We must all agree that you have done very well. Sen. Cheruiyot, this is good and we have come a long way. We are almost there. I want to plead with the Senate Majority Leader to revise his position. (Sen. Chute consulted with...

Sen. Wambua I thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I want to begin by thanking Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale for coming up with the Public Transport (Motorcycle Regulation) Bill, July 23, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 35 Sen. WambuaIt is absorbing many young people and for that reason, every legislation that we pass,...

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Sen. WambuaLet us face it. The institution of marriage in this country has really come under intense attack, especially on the matter of inheritance. The intention of this Bill is noble, to deal with matters that arise in the event of the necessity to share property.I also want to caution...

Very well, you can continue. Sen. Wambua Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, thank you for protecting me. What happens in that eventuality? We live in this country and have heard of spouses who get into the institution and fast-track the departure of their spouses from earth, so that they can inherit...

Thank you, Senator. Proceed, Sen. Muthama Agnes Kavindu.

Sen. Wambua Let me use the Dispatch box. I have a lot of documents. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for allowing us to provide leadership. We are doing this at a time that the people of Kenya feel - rightfully so - that leaders have used them and dumped them....

Sen. Wambua Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for indulging me. This idea of MPs being seen as moving Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) or people who have so much money to just give to people will not help us. Both the leaders and the people being led must learn to...

Sen. WambuaI urge and persuade those who have not yet spoken to also concur in opposing this Motion. It is not because of disrespect, but of respect for the young men and women who have lost lives and are now muted because they cannot speak due to yesterday's horrifying scenes.We...

Proceed, Sen. Crystal Asige.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. As the only visually impaired Senator in the House, it was difficult for me to know if I would catch your eye, but I am glad that I have. I thank you for the opportunity to also, with some of my colleagues, oppose this Motion....

Sen. Wambua I thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I also add my voice in support of the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2024 for the Financial Year 2024/2025; a fairly straightforward Bill, if you ask me. There are only two things I will mention about this Bill. For now, and...

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Sen. Wambua Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I have two issues. The first one is on Statements, and I am happy that the Liaison Committee will be meeting today to discuss those pending Statements. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, if the Liaison Committee could benefit from an unsolicited opinion, we...

Sen. WambuaIEBC to engage in self-reflection, carry out internal audits as an obligation of the law and establish a functioning monitoring and evaluation team within itself.Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, this should not be deemed to say that now that the IEBC will be carrying out their internal audits, the report...

Bring the House to speed. What did the Speaker say? Sen. WambuaSen. Wambua: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, that is exactly the same thing the Speaker said yesterday. We have nearly turned this House into a marketplace where people come in and instead of following and contributing to debate, they transact...

Sen. Muhammad Faki, listen to what the--- May 29, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 17

Sen. Wambua: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. In conclusion, I urge Members to give their input to this Bill bearing in mind, as I said, that it is a product of a negotiation.

Please note that you are eating on your 20 minutes. Sen. Wambua Sen. Gloria, I am okay. Do not worry about me. We receive guests in this House. When they see us consulting in high tones, walking on the gangways when the debate is going on and speaking on the...

Sen. Nyutu, you are bordering on being out of order. The space behind the Chair or outside can be well-utilized to make calls and do other things. So, because I was party to that decision which was made and the Communication made by the Speaker, I ask Members to desist...

Next in line is Sen. Mumma Muyeka. Sen. Mumma, your first name is similar to a word used in the last two weeks, 'Catherine.' I will seek to amend your name at some point. Proceed and use your minutes.

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker. Sir, I do not know whether I can tell you this. On behalf of the chairperson of the JLAHRC, please quickly allow me to read out the amendments that JLAHRC has proposed to this Bill.

Sorry, Sen. Mumma. Hon. Senators, when the Chair gives Senators chances to debate, this is one of many things I allow a Member to contribute--- I can give three Senators a chance to debate the matter from the opposition side. What is the problem with giving Sen. Wambua and Sen....

Thank you, Mr. Chairperson. Depersonalizing issues is not good. Hon. Chair – sorry, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for the confusion. I rise on behalf of the Chairperson of the JLAHRC to present the amendments proposed by the JLAHRC so that as Members debate, they might want to contextualize that. I...

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Sen. Wambua Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Through you, I appeal to Members- --

Sen. Wambua That is true. Members should remember that this is not a debate on the Division of Revenue Bill. We already debated and passed it. We are just approving the mediated version of the Bill. There will be no need to debate this Bill again. Three minutes should be...

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Sen. Wambua Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I also join my colleagues to thank and congratulate Sen. Ali Roba for bringing this statement. I will just say a few things. May 23, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 8 Sen. WambuaFirst, let us agree that climate change is real and its effects are being...

Sen. Wambua Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, in conclusion, we have a climate caucus in this Senate led by Sen. M. Kajwang’. I urge Members to join that caucus for purposes of giving more and better direction on how to deal with effects of climate change brought by heavy rains. I...

Sen. Wambua Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. We hear your communication about the absence of the Cabinet Secretaries. I am especially interested in the Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury and Economic Planning. I had been asked by Sen. Mumma to stand in for her, but I hear that the...

Sen.Wambua Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No. 52 (1) to make a statement on an issue of general topical concern and national importance, namely the mystery shrouding the High Grand Falls Dam in Kitui and Tharaka Nithi Counties. The scramble for and consequent partition of...

Sen. Wambua Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for pointing me to that direction. Can I plead that you direct me to liaise with the Cabinet Secretary for purposes of him appearing before the House to apprise the House on this matter?

Sen. Wambua Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. (Applause)