Wamatinga Wahome

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I give notice of the following Motion addressing the challenge of power purchase agreement renewals and electricity supply in Kenya- THAT, AWARE THAT on 29th March 2021, a Presidential Taskforce was formed to review power purchase agreements between the Government and Independent Power Producers (IPPs) ,...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on National Security, Defense and Foreign Relations regarding the visa-free requirement for persons travelling to Kenya with the visa free policy. In the...

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I rise to support. For those of us who have chosen to remain with our people after elections, one of the major issues we have been fighting is contributions in aid of people seeking treatments both within and outside our boundaries. Indeed, it has...

Sen. Tabitha Mutinda proceed.

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I also rise to support the spirit in which Sen. Wambua has raised his statement. However, I would want to enrich his understanding of project management and initiation in the spirit of one Kenya. It has been said and truthfully so, that Sen. Mungatana...

Thank you very much, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise to make a comment on this statement. Indeed, I come from a tea-growing region and we produce some of the best quality tea in Kenya. The problem that we have been facing as farmers across board is that we have...

Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.56 (1) (a) to make a statement relating to a matter to which the Committee is responsible. I wish to make a statement on the overflowing of the dams used by Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) to...

As I rise up, I would want to pose a question to the House. What is the purpose of gaining the whole world and losing your soul? We listened and watched. We walked along the evidence that was adduced in this House. We watched the father and son tear each...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is not lost to us that we have a huge young population in this country. We talk about access to Government opportunities by the youth, women and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).Most of our youth live in urban set-ups. They do not have collateral that is required...

known, a mechanism can be put in place through the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) to ensure that all pending bills are settled before money is allocated to county governments.Mr. Speaker, Sir, the law of Kenya is clear. Pending bills should form the first charge before any commitment is...

(Loud consultations)

Thank you very much, Madam Temporary Chairperson. Indeed, I was trying to explain to Sen. Sifuna the importance of becoming a sugar cane farmer. I beg to move- THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clauses immediately after Clause 19— Exemption from cane supply restriction. 19A. (1)...

by County Delegations) AYES: Sen. Abass, Wajir County; Sen. Abdul Haji, Garissa County; Sen. Ali Roba, Mandera County; Sen. Cherarkey, Nandi County; Sen. Cheruiyot, Kericho County; Sen. Chute, Marsabit County; Sen. Crystal Asige, Mombasa County; Sen. Dullo, Isiolo County; Sen. Gataya Mo Fire, Tharaka Nithi County; Sen. Githuku, Lamu County;...

You may proceed to vote. DIVISION ELECTRONIC VOTING AYES: 30 NOES: 0 ABSENTION: Nil DIVISION ELECTRONIC VOTING by County Delegations) AYES: Sen. Abass, Wajir County; Sen. Abdul Haji, Garissa County; Sen. Ali Roba, Mandera County; Sen. Cherarkey, Nandi County; Sen. Cheruiyot, Kericho County; Sen. Chute, Marsabit County; Sen. Crystal Asige,...

Mr. Chairman, Sir, I propose that the Bill be amended by inserting the following new heading immediately after Clause 17. (

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Mr. Chairman, Sir, I beg to Move- THAT Clause 19 of the Bill be amended by-

Mr. Chairman, Sir, I beg to move- THAT, Clause 29 of the Bill be amended - Mr. Chairman, Sir, the rationale behind this amendment is the inclusion of the county government because agriculture being a devolved function, it was important to ensure that the CoG take part in the nomination...

(Loud consultations)Let me finish my argument. That is the issue Yes, I do. Mr. Chairman, Sir, I would like to move an amendment on behalf of

Mr. Chairman, Sir, I beg to move- THAT Clause 43 be amended in subclause (2) by inserting the words “and the Senate” immediately after the words “the National Assembly”. The rationale behind this is that when you talk about Parliament, it comprises the Senate and the National Assembly. Agriculture being...

When Sen. Wambua informs it is a problem, and when other people inform, it is okay. What is the problem? The Chairperson (Sen. Kathuri) : We just need a comment.

I am looking at an example of sukari industries, a private miller in Homa Bay County. If there was that hope that the growers will have a representation on their board of directors, I will find it very difficult to go back to the residents of Ndhiwa and tell them...

Yes, I have a concern. The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Veronica Maina) : Proceed.

Yes, you can inform me through the Temporary Chairperson. The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Veronica Maina) : Sen. Cherarkey, business is not conducted like that. I am in charge. I am the one to request you whether you want to be informed.

Thank you. Sen. Kajwang’, the only thing I want to amend from what you have just informed me is do not invite them, you should summon them.

Mr. Chairman, Sir, could I be heard in silence? The Chairperson (

THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause – A miller may enter into a contract of cane supply with another miller if —

I beg to move- THAT the Bill be amended by deleting the First Schedule and substituting therefor the following new Schedule — FIRST SCHEDULE (S. 2, 6 (1) (b) and 29(b) DELINEATION OF SUGAR CATCHMENT AREAS SUGAR CATCHMENT AREA COUNTIES Yes, Madam Temporary Chairperson, because it is differently composed than...

Thank you very much, Madam Temporary Chairperson. (Sen. (Dr. Khalwale) spoke off the microphone) Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, is it in line with the arguments that are being proffered?

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move: THAT Clause 2 of the Bill be amended by inserting the following new definition immediately after the definition of “sugarcane manufactures apex body”. “Sugarcane zone” means a geographical area as set out in the Second Schedule where growers and millers are restricted to...

Madam Temporary Chairperson, I have been well guided on that. As a Committee, we accept that it is a good compromise. Yes, we can have it tomorrow as part of the proposed amendments. I thank you. The Temporary Chairperson (

Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I guess technology becomes a challenge at times. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.56 (1) (b) to make a statement on the activities of the Standing Committee on Energy from 1st January to 16th April, 2024. During the period under review, the...

Mr. Deputy Speaker, thank you for giving me this chance. Let me start by thanking the hon. Cabinet Secretary for her punctuality and well explanation of the questions raised by the Senator for Kirinyaga. Nyeri and Kirinyaga being bordering counties, we share the same challenges. My question would be -...

[The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Wakili Sigei) left the Chair] Hon. Members, we are already on it. There is a policy framework in Kenya Power that meters and transformers ought to be local. There is no room for competition against a local manufacturer today. We are working on that and I...

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity. I sit in the Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries. I commend the Committee for the effort it has put in this Bill, having worked over the weekends to Mondays. This is a clear indication that the Committee is...

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I also rise to support this Bill. Abuse of office, corruption, favouritism and nepotism have been some of the key breakers of this economy and this country. This Bill seeks to cure such leakages that have bled our country to where we are today....