Karungo Paul Thangwa

Sen. Thang’wa I said take a few minutes. Sen. Thang’wa Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, “few minutes” is okay. So, help me instruct the Clerks-at-the-Table, so that they do not put light when I am speaking because there are no “few minutes” in that light. That light is very serious. Mr....

Sen. Thangw’a(Loud consultations)

Sen. Thangw’a Please, continue as they listen to what you are saying.

Sen. Thang’wa Thank you very much, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for the opportunity to also weigh in on this Bill. From the onset, I have tried to understand what this Bill is trying to cure, but I cannot. If this Bill will come the way it is, I will surely...

Sen. Thang’wa Thank you very much, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. You are the best. I was about to conclude. If you look at Clause 32, it says that- “Every person who conducts a fundraising appeal shall keep a record reflecting the income and expenditure relating to the appeal” Then, it...

Sen. Thang’wa

Sen. Thang’wagranted to each student and that the lack of transparency in the disbursement of bursaries from various agencies makes it difficult to determine the total amount allocated in a financial year, thus hindering efforts to ensure equitable access to education for financially disadvantaged students; NOW THEREFORE, the Senate urges...

Sen. Chimera, please proceed.

Sen. Thang’wa Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Mine is very simple. If you look at page three of the response from the Cabinet Secretary, he has given us a table there of the approved budget, enrolment, requirements, and deficit. All I wanted to know is that because he...

Sen. Thang’wa Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. As I rise to ask my Question, allow me to bring to the attention of the House that in the afternoon we anticipate under Order No.37 to discuss matters on consolidation of bursary. This is a very important issue and we should...

Sen. Thang’wa

Sen. Thang’wa Cabinet Secretary, please proceed to answer the question. [The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) left the Chair] [The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Abdul Haji) in the Chair]

Sen. Thang’wa Sen. Osotsi, we have discussed this system for quite some time. Maybe management is looking into it so that they can change it completely. Sorry for that, but you will have an opportunity next time. Proceed, Senate Minority Leader. The Senate Minority Leader (Sen. Madzayo) : Asante sana,...

Sen. Thang’wa

Sen. Thang’wa Bw. Spika wa Muda, ndugu yangu anayetoa maoni yake kuhusu ripoti yetu ya Kamati ya Usuluhishi amesema kwamba pengine mwenzetu haelewi lugha ya Kiingereza anayoitumia. Namuuliza, je, ni haki kwamba hasemi kwa uwazi? Sen. Munyi Mundigi hujiita daktari. Kama daktari anafahamu lugha ya Kiingereza sana. Nishamsikia akiongea lugha...

Sen. Than’gwa

Sen. Than’gwa

Sen. Thang’wa Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for the opportunity to also contribute to this important Motion on the Mediation Committee on the Sugar Bill. We, as the Senate, came up with this Bill. Then after the Senate passed this Bill, it was of course taken to the National...

Sen. Thang’wa Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, protect me.

Sen. Thang’wa Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I did not know that Sen. Mungatana holds the SI unit of relevance. I am bringing a comparison of how the two Houses executed an issue that was supposed to take more days, but they reduced the days to a minimum. Even the days...

Sen. Thang’wa Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, please, protect me. I cannot be debating with Sen. Mungatana. I am here to debate on the issue of the Sugar Bill, unless he has a problem with me.

Sen. Thang’wa Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, why is he raising points of order all the time? He was quiet when others were speaking.

Sen. Thang’wa I respect you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir.

Sen. Thang’wa Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. My question to Mr. Abdi is: You received a letter from the Ministry of Health on 11th May, 2023. In your wisdom, you replied it 16 months later when the Cabinet Secretary has left the office. This was is five months after the...

Sen. Thang’wa Mr. Speaker, Sir, as I withdraw, this session is viewed by everybody at home; our children too.

Sen. Thang’wa Okay, Mr. Speaker, Sir, I retract. I withdraw and please, answer me.

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Sen. Edwin Sifuna. October 17, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 48

Sen. Thang’wa Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. My question is directed to Mheshimiwa Mutuse. Welcome to the Senate, the ‘Upper’ House. You said the Deputy President is tribal because he spoke Kikuyu in Nairobi. Are you aware of Article Seven of the Constitution that says the state should promote local...

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Sen. Thang’wagiven here is in line with the amendment proposed to penalise false statements that may influence voters' behaviour.I was voted for. I said I would stand with my people and listen to them. I liked what Sen. M. Kajwang said the other day. He is on record saying that...

Order! Sen. Methu, this is not a dressing room. Sen. Thang’wa

Sen. Mungatana, proceed.

Sen. Thang’wa

Sen. Thang’wa Thank you very much, Madam Temporary Speaker. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.56 (1) (b) of the Senate Standing Orders, to make a statement relating to the activities of the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources during the period of April to August, 2024. During...