Paul Kimani Wamatangi

All parliamentary appearances

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• 3 Aug 2021 in Senate: Some of the most renowned and profitable companies are the ones that exploit us. There is a strong nexus between the companies that benefit the most and the ones the exploit natural resources. Those are the companies that benefit the most. The processors of natural resources are the most profitable. How did the Goldenberg scandal become a scandal that was so mega in this country? It was due to exploitation of natural resource to ensure that the people who have the natural resources get while the people who spin it round are billionaires. view
• 3 Aug 2021 in Senate: Some of the most renowned and profitable companies are the ones that exploit us. There is a strong nexus between the companies that benefit the most and the ones the exploit natural resources. Those are the companies that benefit the most. The processors of natural resources are the most profitable. How did the Goldenberg scandal become a scandal that was so mega in this country? It was due to exploitation of natural resource to ensure that the people who have the natural resources get while the people who spin it round are billionaires. view
• 3 Aug 2021 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, as Sen. (Dr.) Zani stated, this story does not end there. We visited counties such as Turkana where we could not believe seeing the owners of the area that have natural resources; they cannot even afford clothing. We are priding ourselves on the oil wells which are the first to be discovered in this country in Turkana County yet the people on the ground are not happy. Some of the locals have resorted to taking up arms. The locals told us that they were going to block the roads because that is the only way they can ... view
• 3 Aug 2021 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, as Sen. (Dr.) Zani stated, this story does not end there. We visited counties such as Turkana where we could not believe seeing the owners of the area that have natural resources; they cannot even afford clothing. We are priding ourselves on the oil wells which are the first to be discovered in this country in Turkana County yet the people on the ground are not happy. Some of the locals have resorted to taking up arms. The locals told us that they were going to block the roads because that is the only way they can ... view
• 3 Aug 2021 in Senate: 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
• 3 Aug 2021 in Senate: 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
• 3 Aug 2021 in Senate: now, the funds from the Maasai Mara can be an example as to how a community can benefit and be uplifted if we plan properly. I just hope that the spending of the funds from the Maasai Mara is now being done well. Within the role that the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has been given by this Bill, to be custodians and facilitators of collection and depositing of these funds into the sovereign fund that they will not first of all think about prioritizing taxation at the loss of the people. The local communities should benefit from the natural resources ... view
• 3 Aug 2021 in Senate: now, the funds from the Maasai Mara can be an example as to how a community can benefit and be uplifted if we plan properly. I just hope that the spending of the funds from the Maasai Mara is now being done well. Within the role that the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has been given by this Bill, to be custodians and facilitators of collection and depositing of these funds into the sovereign fund that they will not first of all think about prioritizing taxation at the loss of the people. The local communities should benefit from the natural resources ... view
• 29 Jul 2021 in Senate: Madam Deputy Speaker, I raised my hand and I am sure maybe you had not seen me on a point of order when the Chairperson was doing his presentation. What I wanted to seek your guidance on is that, is the Chairperson of the Committee in order to mislead the House? In my view, he is misleading the House when he challenges the contributions that were being made by Members while the report is here. The recommendations made by the Committee are clear as day and night. Indeed, in their recommendation number two they have clearly referred this matter back ... view
• 29 Jul 2021 in Senate: 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