Paul Kimani Wamatangi

All parliamentary appearances

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• 14 Apr 2016 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. Did you hear my good friend, the Senator for West Pokot referring to the people of Kiambu as having money? Could he substantiate whether he means that all the people of Kiambu have money or he is specifically referring to a few people in Kiambu who may be having money? He may cause a wrong impression by the wording of his statement and create an impression that all the people of Kiambu have money yet we have extremely poor people in very big numbers in Kiambu County. view
• 30 Mar 2016 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I wish to ride on that answer on the question to, probably, seek your advice on how you would want us to express ourselves on this matter as the Senate. We are already aware that the disbursement of these funds to the counties happens in tranches. So, if for example, we have allocated to the Kiambu County, Kshs5.4 billion, it will not be disbursed in one go as Kshs5.4 billion. It has been accepted maybe silently even by the Senate. When this money has been released in batches, it is also conditional that once this batch ... view
• 30 Mar 2016 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I appreciate your guidance on that particular issue. With your permission, I would like to seek further clarity from the Chairperson of that Committee because the question I directed for your guidance is based on my personal experience as a Member of the County Public Accounts and Investments Committee (CPAIC). In the course of dispensing business for this House, we visited Nakuru County and I was glad when Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale walked in; I thought he would stay on. We had a very big issue whereby the governor complained to us that they had had three ... view
• 30 Mar 2016 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, then can I take the chance to ask the Chair to do so? It is very important. I laud your thoughts and decisions. It will be important to ask the Chair of the Committee to invite the Cabinet Secretary to shed light and expound on this matter so that it is well understood and never to recur. This is because of the fact that our mandate is clear according to Article 96 on what we ought to do on funds disbursement to counties. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. ... view
• 24 Mar 2016 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I also keenly listened to your ruling. I congratulate you for being consistent on the position and the manner in which this continuously recurring stalemate should be addressed by this House. However, I have one standing concern which we need to look at quite seriously. In a court of law or Parliaments world over, the law is used as reference so many times, even centuries backwards. When a matter is being prosecuted in court, it is almost common and recurring practice that lawyers are required to submit authorities based on previous arguments of law. Parliament is a ... view
• 24 Mar 2016 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, with due respect, it will fall directly on your desk. At one point, you will have to draw the line. This House will also have to draw the line. As they say in law, even if heavens come crumbling down, then you will have to apply the law as it is. That must be a point at which we will arrive. We have to do so very soon if we have to justify our true value and worth as legislators in this House. view
• 24 Mar 2016 in Senate: I apologize, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 24 Mar 2016 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I will be brief. I want to join my colleagues in saying out loudly that the question of Kenyans today being left to starve and to be left without food is a serious issue. This cannot be gainsaid more than it has been said. It is imperative for the chairperson of the relevant committee to ensure that he does not only seek that clarification but goes further to ensure that the statement is not only satisfactory but also goes to detail on the questions raised. While seeking that clarification, it is important for us ... view
• 16 Mar 2016 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, I join my colleagues in saying loudly that our county governments cannot continue to be run this way. As my colleague has said, this is a warning signal as to what is most likely going to happen when governors exit office in 2017. The two columns showing how much is pending indicate that recurrent expenditure is about Kshs9 billion and Kshs28 billion development expenditure. What then comes into play is that most of these bills are owed to contractors. What they will do now that they have not been paid, is to seek legal redress and these ... view
• 16 Mar 2016 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, I join my colleagues in saying loudly that our county governments cannot continue to be run this way. As my colleague has said, this is a warning signal as to what is most likely going to happen when governors exit office in 2017. The two columns showing how much is pending indicate that recurrent expenditure is about Kshs9 billion and Kshs28 billion development expenditure. What then comes into play is that most of these bills are owed to contractors. What they will do now that they have not been paid, is to seek legal redress and these ... view