Wahome Wamatinga

All parliamentary appearances

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• 24 Jul 2024 in Senate: Thank you very much, Madam Temporary Speaker. Indeed, I took part in this Conference in Accra, Ghana. It was a moment to reflect on several things; most importantly looking at where we have come from, the history, ties and the bondage that we have between the countries that attended. The issues that were raised pointed out several matters that we need as countries, individual Member States and as an organization to look into. It was an eye-opener and it cannot go without being noticed. The efforts that have been put by most of the member States towards achieving gender parity, ... view
• 24 Jul 2024 in Senate: For instance, like in most international organisations, which lack the political goodwill of some of the big brothers and sisters, they have kept on dodging the success that can be otherwise attained. I also noted that there was a presence of youth and women leadership. It was not lost on us that the role of women in leadership towards ensuring that we get an equitable distribution of resources and most importantly their representation and role in leadership positions was very pronounced. I must say this is a major milestone that must be celebrated by all people who believe in gender ... view
• 24 Jul 2024 in Senate: I am imagining a country that has 13 or 14 counties. That would mean we have regional blocks that make economic sense without the unnecessary duplication of 47 county assemblies, 47 governors and 47 Senators. This would go a long way into ensuring that we get a cohesive Government and country, and most importantly, promote cohesion among the regions. Madam Temporary Speaker, as I said, if you go to Rwanda and ask which ethnic group one belongs to, they will tell you, that belongs to the ancient times. How I wish that we will get a country that is not ... view
• 24 Jul 2024 in Senate: and what other countries are doing better than us, but most importantly, to learn from the best practises across the CPA states. Madam Temporary Speaker, thank you very much for giving me the opportunity. This is a golden opportunity we must take so that we can promote Kenya as a sovereign state in the membership of the CPA. Most importantly, let us make her one of the main contributors and shapers of the destiny of the Generation Z in the world over. I thank you. view
• 23 Jul 2024 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to contribute to this very important Bill. I spent one long week in Rwanda as an election observer, and I had an opportunity to interact with the boda boda riders. It is quite fascinating to see how regulated they are; how they watch out for everybody by only carrying one passenger and they must wear a helmet. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the boda boda sector in this country cannot be underrated. There are some places where we do not have road network and they can only be accessed through motorcycles. Therefore, ... view
• 23 Jul 2024 in Senate: I support. view
• 11 Jun 2024 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise to support. I will start by commending the Mediation Committee for the job well done. They came to a compromise to increase the money allocated to county governments. I want to add my voice to the fact that we need more allocation to county governments. It must be clear to everybody that the only way the Government can raise more resources and revenue is through taxation. It is painful to see that some of the money allocated to county governments is utilized inappropriately. This year, Nyeri County will receive an additional Kshs500 million. ... view
• 11 Jun 2024 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise to support. I will start by commending the Mediation Committee for the job well done. They came to a compromise to increase the money allocated to county governments. I want to add my voice to the fact that we need more allocation to county governments. It must be clear to everybody that the only way the Government can raise more resources and revenue is through taxation. It is painful to see that some of the money allocated to county governments is utilized inappropriately. This year, Nyeri County will receive an additional Kshs500 million. ... view
• 11 Jun 2024 in Senate: As I sit down, I commend the Senate for their role and, more importantly, the committees for the Bill they have brought before this House. We must be more visible and present in our counties, so that the role of this House can be felt. view
• 11 Jun 2024 in Senate: As I sit down, I commend the Senate for their role and, more importantly, the committees for the Bill they have brought before this House. We must be more visible and present in our counties, so that the role of this House can be felt. view