Eng. Ephraim Mwangi Maina

All parliamentary appearances

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• 15 Sep 2020 in Senate: fight against corruption because the resources of this country should assist the people of Kenya and not disappearing in the manner we hear. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I support. view
• 28 Jul 2020 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I stand to support the amendment brought by Sen. Kang’ata. It is most unfortunate today we are not talking as a Republic. It is a bit mind boggling how we reached where we are. view
• 28 Jul 2020 in Senate: The decision being made today has to be made because we have been talking for a long time. This matter has been looked at left, right and centre. Let us not also forget that the essence of democracy is one man one vote That is the basis of democracy in the world. From the very beginning when man decided that he will no longer be ruled by a king, it was decided they would be governed on the basis of man and not any other way. view
• 28 Jul 2020 in Senate: The sentiments we are expressing are being heard all over the world. In America, Alaska is seven times the size of California. However, California has 52 college votes The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 28 Jul 2020 in Senate: while Alaska has two. On what basis? This is because Alaska is sparsely populated. Not many people live there. The notion that some counties are richer than others it not true. There is so much poverty in Kiambu, Nairobi and Nyeri. There are villages where people cannot afford a meal. Therefore, it is unfortunate to talk of riches while citizens in those areas are struggling to put food on their tables. view
• 28 Jul 2020 in Senate: The parameters used such as agriculture, health and population are okay. We cannot say they have no basis in life. That is a basis of whatever happens in a fair distribution of resources. view
• 28 Jul 2020 in Senate: We can be in this House and decide to divide this country or unite it. I would wish all of us tone down and speak of a united country. Today, there is this feeling and a picture being painted, which I want to deny and demonstrate on the Floor of this House that it is not true. Look at this formula today, the money going to the so-called “Mt. Kenya region” is not a lot. In fact, most of it is being reduced from other counties going to North Rift, Western and Nyanza regions. Very little is going to Mt. ... view
• 28 Jul 2020 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, in this House, we are leaders and representatives of the people. You can see how eager we are to look for money for our counties. That is well and good. However, gentlemen, sit back and ask ourselves: Do we know how all of this money we are fighting for so hard in this House is utilized? We are told Kenya is losing about 30 per cent of its resources nationally to corruption. How much is being lost in the counties to corruption? Maybe, it is up to 80 per cent. view
• 28 Jul 2020 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I think that rule should apply to the next Member who will be speaking on the Floor. I do not intend to continue talking here forever. Let me conclude. My appeal to this House on this very emotive matter and for heaven’s sake, is that let us not try to make statements here that will divide this country. Let us try to do as much as we can and whatever language we use, to try to unite this country. That is my appeal to you. Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is high time we realized that the utilization ... view
• 28 Jul 2020 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I conclude. view