Paul Kimani Wamatangi

All parliamentary appearances

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• 23 Mar 2021 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I take this opportunity to congratulate and welcome to the Senate the most brand-new Senator in town; Sen. Kavindu Muthama. In so doing, a lot has been to congratulate the Wiper Democratic Movement Party and its party leader, Hon. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka. In my mind, when I look at the history of the Wiper Democratic Movement and its party leader, I could say confidently The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 23 Mar 2021 in Senate: that our politics is getting somewhere. Now we can start to see that issue-based politics is not in vain. The Wiper Democratic Movement party leader has had a unique distinction himself as being not only focused but also cool and rational throughout. It is no wonder that he chose the values that are in Sen. Kavindu Muthama. Sen. Kavindu Muthama, as you are coming here, we know you not only here by right, but you are here because you have demonstrated that you are worthy of being here. The bar that was set by the late Senator for Machakos was ... view
• 23 Mar 2021 in Senate: You are welcome, and I am certain that you will find your rhythm and fit within the team that is here and add value to not only what the people of Machakos have sent you here to represent them for, but also in the debate of this House. We have no doubt as Senators in this House as many have said that Sen. Kavindu Muthama is capable. During the campaigns, we heard, saw and witnessed her confidence. Coming through that rubble and to rise up and arrive here, we know that she is going to leave this House a better ... view
• 23 Mar 2021 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 23 Mar 2021 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is a House of precedence. It is a rule in our Standing Orders that for persons who are not here to defend themselves against any allegation made--- Although we enjoy the privileges that have been given to us, we have made it a rule in this House that we do not either make allegations, refer to people or make claims against our rules that seem to besmirch people. I bring to your attention that the Senator of Nandi County is completely out of order. Also before the Senator of Elgeyo-Marakwet, Sen. Murkomen, entered in the debate ... view
• 23 Mar 2021 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, as such, because it was in your Communication and you are the one who first mentioned the names of the people sitting in the Gallery, I think we are a House of dignity and respect. I believe that we should conduct ourselves with decorum so that this debate can be respected. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I agree with you entirely as the Senate Majority Whip that this debate to welcome the Senator for Machakos should be held in absolute dignity of this House as we have always done. The whole country is watching how the Senate conducts its ... view
• 23 Mar 2021 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I do not have to get into unnecessary altercation and you know that I am a stickler for rules. I respect the House. I am a Senator who has been sitting in this House for eight (8) years. Since the time when we gave the Senator for Elgeyo Marakwet, my good friend--- Mr. Speaker, Sir, you have heard Sen. Murkomen on record here saying that I am the one who gave him a wife. He said that here. I just wanted to be on record that there is no maiden speech that the Senator for Kiambu is ... view
• 23 Mar 2021 in Senate: The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 23 Mar 2021 in Senate: Madam Deputy Speaker, I beg to give Notice of the following Motion:- THAT, the Senate adopts the report of the Standing Committee on Roads and Transportation on its inquiry into the operationalization of the National Construction Authority (Defects Liability) Regulations, laid on the Table of the Senate on Thursday, 24th September, 2020. view
• 4 Mar 2021 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, I stand to second the Adjournment Motion by the Senate Majority Leader. The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2020, which is pertinent, has been committed to the Houses of Parliament. It requires that members of the public engage with legislators who are their representatives both for voting and opinion shaping. It is an ideal time because Members of this House will engage with members of the public and get to deal with the issues and explain matters that are still hazy where members of the public still require the input of their elected leaders. view