Sen. Wamatinga Thank you very much, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I am a proud former student of Ruthagati Secondary School and proud to see young boys from my former school coming to the Senate and finding one of the Senators of Nyeri County as a former student of Ruthagati. I...

Sen. Wamatinga Thank you very much, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Indeed, I am delighted because this is my former school. June 5, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 3

Madam Temporary Speaker, I second. (Question proposed)

On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker.

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. Pursuant to Standing Order No.110 (1) , I beg to move that debate on this Motion be now adjourned. We have been engaged in serious consultations with the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget and the leadership of this House, and we...

Sen. Wamatingathey need. There was a major mistake that we did in the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution. We created so many counties and, therefore, duplicated very many roles. Indeed, if we would spin the wheel of time, we could have created like 12 or 15 counties, so that we...

Who is seconding that Motion?

Proceed, Sen. Osotsi.

Sen. Osotsi, do you have a point of order?

Hon. Senators, I will now put the question. (Question put and agreed to) (Debate on the Motion was adjourned) Let us move on to the next Order. June 3, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 52 THE BUSINESS LAWS (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.51 OF 2024)

Sen. Wamatinga Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise to second the Motion as moved by the Chairperson of the Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Committee. Indeed, the coffee sector is one of the backbones of the Kenyan economy. We have witnessed a lot of success in terms of...

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Sen. Wamatinga Thank you so much, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for according me this opportunity to add my voice to the statements that have been raised today, more so, the reports that have been presented on the Floor of this House. We know that we have a political and moral obligation...

Sen. Wamatinga Thank you so much, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me the opportunity to ask a question to my friend Cabinet Secretary, Hon. William Kabogo. Noting that the Government has committed to provide Jitume Hubs across the country, Tetu Sub-County in Nyeri received the 51st one that was launched...

Sen. Wamatinga Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I ask Sen. Cherarkey to second. April 16, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 15

Sen. Wamatinga Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I would like to give a notice of a Motion on the 14th Ordinary Session of the Plenary Assembly of Related Meetings to the Forum of Parliaments of the International Conference of the Great Lakes region held in---

Sen. Wamatinga Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I am well guided. I rise to move the following Motion- THAT, the Senate notes the Report of the 14th Ordinary Session of the Plenary Assembly and Related Meetings of the Forum of Parliaments of the International Conference of the Great Lakes region,...

Sen. Wamatinga Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I also rise in support of the Statement. Indeed, there is no single country that has ever progressed without taking the basic infrastructure; the connectivity that connects a community and country. We know the importance of regional integration. Most of the...

Hon. Senators, we have not suspended the rules of the House. Sen. Mo Fire and your colleague, Sen. Gloria. (Question proposed) (Question put and agreed to)

We are now on consideration of the County Assembly Services (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.34 of 2023) . (Sen. Gataya Mo Fire and Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale consulted with Sen. Wakili Sigei)

Pursuant to Standing Order No.66 (3) , I request that the putting of the question be deferred to a later date.

Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to move that the County Public Finance Laws (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No.39 of 2023) , be now read a Third Time. I ask Sen. Wamatinga to second. Sen. Wamatinga Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I second. (Question proposed)

Sen. Wamatinga We are now on consideration of the County Assembly Services (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.34 of 2023) . (Sen. Gataya Mo Fire and Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale consulted with Sen. Wakili Sigei) (Loud consultations)

Very well. (Putting of the Question on the Third Reading of the Bill deferred) April 9, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 28 THE COUNTY ASSEMBLY SERVICES (AMENDMENT) BILL (SENATE BILLS NO.34 OF 2023)

Sen. Wamatinga Thank you very much, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity. Let me start by commending the Cabinet Secretary for the commendable work she has accomplished in the short time she has been in the Ministry. She is performing quite well. That said, I recognize that...

Sen. Wamatinga Thank you very much, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to the Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources regarding the status of land belonging to Kenya Veterinary Vaccines Production Institute (KEVEVAPI) , which was transferred...

Sen. Wamatinga Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to welcome the students from Kiahuko School in Kieni West. Kieni West is one of the areas that lies in the same dry region. However, the students from Kiahuko are some of the most hardworking. I...

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