Wamatinga Wahome

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise to support the Statement by the Senator for Nandi County. Indeed, in this country, we have failed to embrace and leverage technology to ensure we do things right. The issue of ghost workers has been discussed several in this country. We have been...

I do remember the allocation of Kshs401 billion was historic. A billion past the Kshs400 billion mark. However, as we pass this historic mark, we must also come strongly and put mechanisms in place that ensure that money does not go to waste.It is the role of this House; it...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I also rise to support the Statement by Sen. (Prof) Tom Ojienda. Indeed, we must hold the county governments into account for how they spend the revenue that has been raised. I also want to take this opportunity to congratulate all the governors and county...

In other words, you have denied. Proceed. (Laughter)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I know it is important to tap into my colleagues' resources and knowledge, but choosing when to tap into that knowledge is equally important. I will approach her after this. If we want to see the advancement of devolution in our counties, it is important...

decent houses, adequate equipment, but most importantly, that the excuse they always get of not having fuel, not being well motorized, not being well equipped, comes to an end.This can only be done if we are very deliberate in ensuring that the budgetary allocation to the police forces and all...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I also rise to oppose the Motion. I know that I appear on the list. However, in the new spirit of a broad-based engagement and inclusive approach, it will be important to capture everyone’s thinking and the mood in the country. The broad-based approach will...

Madam Temporary Speaker, this might be a solution to some of the problems we are facing. The issue of Gen Zs has awakened us to start talking about a tribeless country. This can only be done when this House starts conducting politics that are issue oriented, free from political party...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to also contribute to this Motion. I would want to start it off by thanking the Senators for rising to the occasion and debating this matter of national interest in a way that shows that we are all Kenyans.I was...

Thank you very much, Madam Temporary Speaker. Indeed, I took part in this Conference in Accra, Ghana. It was a moment to reflect on several things; most importantly looking at where we have come from, the history, ties and the bondage that we have between the countries that attended. The...

Thank you very much, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I also rise to support this Bill. Disaster management in all developed countries takes center stage, especially in urban development. It becomes an integral part of physical planning because increased population density per square kilometer comes with increased risks. Therefore, it is...

Thank you very much, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I rise to move that the Local Content Bill (Senate Bills No. 50 of 2023) be now read a Second Time. The Local Content Bill (Senate Bills No.50 of 2023) was published vide the Kenya Gazette Supplement No.224 on 25th November, 2023...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to contribute to this very important Bill. I spent one long week in Rwanda as an election observer, and I had an opportunity to interact with the boda boda riders. It is quite fascinating to see how regulated they are;...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise to support. I will start by commending the Mediation Committee for the job well done. They came to a compromise to increase the money allocated to county governments. I want to add my voice to the fact that we need more allocation to...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise to support the Statement sought by Sen. Kibwana. Indeed, our physical planning in the last 60 years has not only failed us but also future generations. I agree with my colleague, the Senator for Narok, that we must plan our future cities to...