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Karungo Paul Thangwa

Senate

Karungo Paul Thangwa

County Kiambu
Party United Democratic Alliance
Status Elected
Term Sep 2022 – Present
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Activity (last 12 months)

Policy focus

  • Statements38%
  • Questions & Answers31%
  • Legislation & Bills10%
  • Papers Laid7%
  • Technology & Innovation7%
  • Governance & Democracy7%

Background

Career & Experience

Ward Representative at REPUBLIC OF KENYA (Started: 10th March 2013); Coalition Member at Jubilee Alliance (Started: 13th February 2013); Member at The National Alliance

Current Positions

A member of the 13th Parliament from September 8, 2022 to Present

Performance Scorecard

34.6 / 100 overall performance score
Top 33% of the Senate Ranked 23 of 67
  • Contributions 588 ↑ above avg 25.6/100
    House average: 535.4
  • Bills 2 ↑ above avg 9.5/100
    House average: 1.8
  • Committees 2 ↓ below avg 5.6/100
    House average: 5.5
  • Initiative 30 ↓ below avg 14.7/100
    House average: 41.5
  • Division participation 18 ↑ above avg 90.0/100
    House average: 15.5
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Committee Membership

Committee reports 25

Reports produced by Karungo Paul Thangwa's committees.

Parliamentary Activity

Karungo Paul Thangwa has made 8 speeches this year and a total of 592 speeches in the 13th Parliament.

Plenary Contribution 17th October 2024
3 speeches in 1 contribution
Ministerial Statement CLOSING STATEMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE
3 speeches

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

Sen. Thang’wa(Applause) October 17, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 47 Sen. Thang’wa

(Applause)
Plenary Contribution 17th October 2024
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Session Thursday, 17th October, 2024 - Morning Sitting

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

Plenary Contribution 17th October 2024
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Session Thursday, 17th October, 2024 - Morning Sitting

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

Plenary Contribution 17th October 2024
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Session Thursday, 17th October, 2024 - Morning Sitting

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...
Plenary Contribution 16th October 2024
1 speech in 1 contribution
General Discussion COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR

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...
Plenary Contribution 9th October 2024
7 speeches in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
7 speeches

Sen. Thang’wa

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

Sen. Mungatana, proceed.

Sen. Thang’wa

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...

Sen. Thang’wa

Sen. Thang’wa
Plenary Contribution 3rd October 2024
2 speeches in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
2 speeches

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...
Plenary Contribution 25th September 2024
2 speeches in 2 contributions
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

Sen. Thang’wa Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity. I also join the other Senators to congratulate the Cabinet Secretary in her new docket. We have a lot of faith in her and she will execute her mandate diligently. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, my people in...
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

Sen. Thang’wa Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I want to comment on the statement that was requested by Sen. Miraj on the issue of Buxton Estate Mombasa. It is true that the Standing Committee of Roads, Transportation and Housing looked into this matter and concluded the issue. However, it is...
Plenary Contribution 18th September 2024
2 speeches in 2 contributions
Procedural Matter NOTICES OF MOTIONS

Sen. Thang’wa Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise to give notice of the following Motion that calls for consolidation of bursary funds for equitable access to education in Kenya. AWARE THAT, pursuant to Article 53 of the Constitution, every child in Kenya is entitled to free and compulsory...
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

Sen. Thang’wa
Plenary Contribution 17th September 2024
2 speeches in 1 contribution
Procedural Matter MESSAGES FROM THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PASSAGE OF THE COTTON INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.5 OF 2023)
2 speeches

Hon. Senators, there being no other Member interested to contribute, I call upon Sen. Sifuna to reply to this Bill.

Sen. Thang’waMr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, we use thermal energy in this country. Our major source of energy is thermal. This Bill is trying to bring about supporting renewable energy and technology. We are a country that recently passed a Climate Action Act because we want to be on the front...
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Bills Sponsored

Karungo Paul Thangwa has sponsored 2 bills.

The County Governments (State Officers’ Removal from Office) Procedure Bill (Senate Bills No. 34)

2024
Stage: 2nd Reading stage
Source: Pre-2026 bulk import

The Public Holidays (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 31)

2023
Stage: Bill withdrawn by mover.
Source: Pre-2026 bulk import

Voting Record

6Ayes
12Noes
0Abstain / Spoilt
18Divisions attended

Voting History: 18

Date
Vote
Decision
October 12, 2023
The Social Health Insurance Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 58 of 2023)
Yes
March 14, 2024
Kisii Deputy Governor Impeachment - Grounds 4
No
March 14, 2024
Kisii Deputy Governor Impeachment - Grounds 3
Yes
March 14, 2024
Kisii Deputy Governor Impeachment - Grounds 2
Yes
March 14, 2024
Kisii Deputy Governor Impeachment - Grounds 1
Yes
August 14, 2025
The County Governments Allocation Bill, 2025 (Committee of the Whole)
Yes
October 17, 2024
Business Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024
Absent
October 29, 2024
Sugar Bill
Absent
October 17, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment - Grounds 11
No
October 17, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment - Grounds 10
No
October 17, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment - Grounds 9
No
October 17, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment - Grounds 8
No
October 17, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment - Grounds 7
No
October 17, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment - Grounds 6
No
October 17, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment - Grounds 5
No
October 17, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment - Grounds 4
No
October 17, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment - Grounds 3
No
October 17, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment - Grounds 2
No
October 17, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment - Grounds 1
No
March 12, 2024
Affordable Housing Bill 2024
Yes

Motions

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Questions

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Statements

Papers Laid

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