Methu John Muhia

Sen. Methu

Sen. Methu(Laughter) May 2, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 48 Sen. MethuI strongly support.

Sen. Methu Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you for according me this opportunity on behalf of the Senator for Kiambu County, Sen. Thang’wa. He is out on duty but just about to join us. I welcome the two delegations who are here, especially those from Kiambu County led by their Speaker,...

Sen. Methu Point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir,

Sen. Methu I have it in my hand. These days, I have known the rules of this House very well. I am rising in regard to the Speaker’s Rules No. 5 which is part of what guides us. “Senators are required not to enter into the Chamber, lounge or dining...

Sen. Methu No, nobody is improperly dressed, we only want your guidance.

Sen. Methu I came in this House with an Indian attire, and you chased me out.

Sen. Methu They did not appear last year because ---

Sen. Methu No, you had said that you shall rule---

Sen. Methu I presume that you have allowed me to come with it. I will come with it.

Sen. Methu I have many of them, I will come with one tomorrow.

Sen. Methu On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I would not have wished to disrupt Sen. Kibwana. However, I am looking at the Standing Orders. Sen. Onyonka is a seasoned Member, yet he has stood between me and you and crossed the Floor twice. I thought the first...

Sen. Methu On a point of order!

Sen. Methu Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am referring to No.5 of the Speaker’s Rules. The last time I was here, you referred to a Kaunda Suit as a suit that has a button up to the neck. I am looking at the person that you have cautioned again and I...

Sen. Methu On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir.

Sen. Methu Thank you, very much, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Since yesterday, after I came in, I have tried to be very respectful and obedient. This is because you told us that once we press our intervention button, you shall allow us to speak. I was here until 6.30 p.m....

Sen. Methu Mr. Deputy Speaker because I was not allowed to speak. I was told to go out and come back when I am dressed in a tie. April 19, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 31

Sen. Methu I am agreeing with you. It is not that I want to disagree with that ruling.

Sen. Methu This particular issue that I am speaking about was not dispensed with. It was not dispensed with.

Sen. Methu You could look at the HANSARD, but the religious issue that I am referring to this afternoon was not addressed.

Sen. Methu That would be fine.

Sen. Methu (Inaudible)

Sen. Methu Thank you very much, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise to welcome my students that are from St. Paul Academy. St. Paul Academy is my neighbour at home. We come from the same ward. It is a school that we all looked up to. I attended a public...

Sen. Methu Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I confirm that I am the Senator for Nyandarua County. I also join my colleagues in sending my most sincere condolences to the family of Hon. Kulow Hassan Maalim whom I had an opportunity to know. He was a humble leader and...

Sen. Methu

Sen. Methu Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for according me this opportunity to comment on this Motion. I rise to support, but before I make my contribution, I have not had an opportunity to congratulate our two brothers who rose to positions of leadership, that is, Sen. Sifuna...

Sen. Methu Sen. Olekina, please proceed.

Sen. Methu Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. First and foremost, allow me to condole with the family from Kibwezi that was mentioned by the Senator for Makueni who lost their loved one from human-wildlife conflict. I can confirm to him, Sen. Kinyua together will all the Senators here, that I...

Sen. Methu Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I will be very quick, so that I allow my colleagues to add their voices on this one. I commend the Motion that has been brought by our Deputy Minority Leader. I have tried to imagine what we are speaking about. I have...