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Sen. Wambua Mr. Speaker Sir, let me take this opportunity to thank you for indulging me on the matter of this Statement so that we have clarity on this issue. I was delayed at the leaders meeting, but I am happy to issue the Statement now. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I...

Sen. Wambua I thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for indulging this side, on issues that we would like clarified by the Chair. As stated by the Senator for Nairobi County, there is a live Censure Motion against the Cabinet Secretary who has appeared before this House today to respond to...

Sen. Wambua On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

Sen. Wambua Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise on a point of order under Standing Order No.41 on the issue of Quorum. This House does not have the requisite Quorum to transact the business before it. June 21, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 7 (Loud Consultations)

Sen. Wambua Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity to make a few comments on the Statements issued by Sen. Cherarkey and Sen. Sifuna. Beginning with the Statement by Sen. Cherarkey, I acknowledge and confess that we have not treated our athletes well in the past. However, I am...

Sen. Wambua We move to the second Bill, the Employment (Amendment) Bill, (Senate Bills No.11 0f 2022) . I call upon the Chairperson of the Committee of the whole to report. Sen. Veronica Maina, proceed to report. THE EMPLOYMENT (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.11 OF 2022) June 21, 2023 SENATE...

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Sen. Wambua Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wonder why the Senate Majority Leader and the Deputy Speaker are encouraging Sen. Tabitha Mutinda to flout a direction that you have just given not more than one minute ago. We want to take your directions very seriously. We take great exception that the...

Sen. Wambua Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Our previous speakers--- (Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale spoke off record) (Loud Consultations)(Loud consultations)

Sen. Wambua Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wish to take note of the last sentiment that, indeed, choices have consequences. I agree with him entirely when he says that we will June 15, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 23 Sen. Wambuabring Bills that we would like them to support us. I confirm that...

Sen. Wambua Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I wish we can all decide to take this Senate where we want it to be. This should not be a place where we are playing games. Even Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale has gone on record on this matter. He has been on record...

Sen, Wambua Mr. Speaker, Sir, all of a sudden, I have become so many things to so many people; my Bishop, my uncle. You can take your pick, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale. First, I want to thank the Senate Business Committee (SBC) for coming up with the list of Members to...

Sen. Wambua Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for guiding the Senate Minority Whip and his Deputy. In conclusion, I would be the last person to want to take us back in debate, but let it be on record that as we speak today, the Jubilee Senators in this House occupy...

Sen. Wambua It is okay, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I hear Sen. Cheruiyot trying to issue cold threats. I will ignore that. I listened to the Chairman of the Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations. I have also listened to the response from Sen. Cherarkey. I am disappointed that the instructions...

Sen. Wambua Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Senator can inform me anytime.

Sen. Wambua Mr. Speaker, Sir, that information is not useful to me. It is okay. I will ignore it. Mr. Speaker, Sir, in that Progress Report that the Chairperson of the Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations has given, he is proposing a meeting between the Senate and the Salaries...

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Sen. WambuaEvery ward in this country should have at least one extension officer to deal with agricultural and livestock issues.Extension education is a very important part of education. There is a history behind extension education. John Stewart was a mathematician who was very well educated. At some point, he was...

Sen. Tabitha Mutinda, concentrate. (Sen. Tabitha Mutinda resumed her seat) Sen. Wambua(Applause)(Applause) Sen. Wambua Thank you, Sen. Mungatana. We will now have Sen. Osotsi.

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Sen. Wambua Bi. Spika wa Muda, kama naibu Mwenyekiti wa Kamati ya Kilimo, Ufugaji na Uvuvi tuko na Mswada wa Sen. Tabitha Mutinda. Mambo ya kilimo nchini Kenya yanafaa kuangaliwa na kuzingatiwa kwa makini sana. Hii ni kwa sababu unapofanya kazi yoyote ni lazima ule na unywe. Mambo ya kilimo...

Sen. Wambua Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity to also add my voice to comments on this important Bill. I will start by congratulating the two great lady Senators who have sponsored this Bill. One of them is my teacher. That is Sen. (Prof.) Kamar. It is...

Sen. Wambua Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I have a comment on the issue raised by Sen. Cherarkey on the strikes in the county assemblies. I do not want us to go back to where we came from. The Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations does not need any ruling...

Sen. Wambua Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity to join you in welcoming students from Mukaa in Makueni. Their Senator is engaged elsewhere, but he is on his way to the Chamber. For the visiting teachers and students, I welcome you to the Senate of the Republic of...

Sen. Wambua I thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. From the onset, I wish to state that you do not get a second chance to make the first impression. Sen. Ali Roba and his team have done a good job. This being their first County Allocation of Revenue Act (CARA) and...

Sen. Wambua Mr. Speaker, Sir, you have defended me, so that is fine. Let me just continue. The two things which Sen. Cheruiyot has mentioned that I want to put emphasis on, is the role of the Senate on matters devolution. I think if we do not get that right,...

Sen. Wambua Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I take this opportunity to condole with the family of our late friend and colleague, Ms. Adjibodou. For some reason, I just learned of that news about 30 minutes ago. So, the reality is still sinking. Ms. Adjibodou served with distinction. She was...

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Sen. Wambua Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise, pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources regarding issuance of title deeds to the residents of Kitui County. (Sen. Maanzo and Sen. M. Kajwang’ consulted loudly) Mr. Speaker, Sir, Sen....

Sen. Maanzo and Sen. M. Kajwang’, you are out of order. I am giving you the first caution.

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Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. In the Statement, the Committee should -

Sen. Wambua Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am guided by your direction on the matter of KEWOTA and TSC. I just want to plead with you to find it okay to just open a window even if it is just one Member each from that and this side. Matters of education,...

Sen. Wambua Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you for this opportunity to comment on the Statement by the Senator for Nandi County, on the welfare of MCAs of this Republic. I have just two things to say: We all agree that MCAs are at the bottom of the pyramid when it...

Sen. Wambua Sen. Wambua, are you contributing or informing Sen. Kathuri? I do not see any information there. Proceed, Sen. Kathuri.

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Sen. Wambua I apologize, Madam Temporary Speaker.

Sen. Wambua Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity to contribute to a Statement on SFR that has been raised by Sen. Cherarkey. Sen. Cherarkey would benefit from this if he cared to listen. The matter of SFR is a basic, but very important matter for this country and...