Sen. Wamatinga Thank you, very much, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I rise to second this Motion. I sat in the Committee that discussed the conduct of Sen. Gloria Orwoba, MP. What I must say is regardless, we must know that we are all colleagues in this place. We have a...

Sen. Wamatinga Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, some of the content of this document is sensitive and we should watch who is in the House when discussing this matter. Thank you.

Sen. Wamatinga Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I think it is prudent that you rule on what Sen. Dullo requested. Looking up there, I can see that there are young school-going children.

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Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I beg to move the following Motion- AWARE THAT, the 2030 agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015 provides a shared global blueprint aimed at ending poverty, protecting the earth’s environment, climate and ensuring that people everywhere enjoy peace...

Sen. Wamatinga Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I also want to add my voice to this issue that has not only been affecting the business of the Committees. Indeed, a lot has been said about the legal implications and requirement. However, we especially on the Majority side have one obligation...

Hon. Senators, pursuant to Standing Order No.84 (1) I proceed to make a determination that this matter does not affect counties and, therefore, voting shall be by voice. I will proceed to put the question. (Question put and agreed to) Next order. ACCELERATING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

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Sen. Wamatinga Hon. Senators, pursuant to Standing Order No.84 (1) I proceed to make a determination that this matter does not affect counties and, therefore, voting shall be by voice. I will proceed to put the question. (Question put and agreed to) Next order.

other public health calamities and the current strained state of the Kenyan economy; NOW THEREFORE, the Senate resolves that the State Department for Economic Planning, in consultation with the Council of Governors (COG), come up with reviewed implementation roadmaps for the two levels of Government taking into account the shocks...

Sen. Wamatinga Asante, Bi. Spika wa Muda kwa kunipa fursa hii kuchangia hoja ambayo imeletwa Bungeni na Seneta wa Embu, Sen. Munyi Mundigi. Kwanza kabisa, ninampongeza Seneta wa Kaunti ya Embu kwa kuleta Hoja hii alasiri ya leo. Mapema, alikuwa ameomba taarifa hapa kwa nini watu wake wamekosa mbolea ili...

Sen. Faki, you may have the Floor.

Asante, Bi. Spika wa Muda kwa kunipa fursa hii kuchangia hoja ambayo imeletwa Bungeni na Seneta wa Embu, Sen. Munyi Mundigi. Kwanza kabisa, ninampongeza Seneta wa Kaunti ya Embu kwa kuleta Hoja hii alasiri ya leo. Mapema, alikuwa ameomba taarifa hapa kwa nini watu wake wamekosa mbolea ili waweze kupanda...

Proceed. Sen. Wamatinga Madam Temporary Speaker, there are several agricultural Bills here in the Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries that are geared towards bringing the cost of living down. Some of the Members sitting on that side, who are in my Committee, we started a good journey of...

Sen. Wamatinga Sen. Faki, could you respond to that?

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Sen. Wamatinga Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I also rise to support this Motion. June 27, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 9 Sen. WamatingaI wish to ride on the goodwill that we had a meeting with the CoG. I think tying on what my Majority Leader has said, there is...

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Sen. Wamatinga Thank you, Sen. Wamatinga. Sen. Thang’wa, proceed.

Sen. Wamatinga Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I was only saying that it is important to listen to the Cabinet Secretary because that is what brought us here. Thank you. (Applause)

Sen. Wamatinga Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I also rise to add my voice into the matter that has been brought by the Minority side on the Floor of the House. As you give directions, it will be very important to know that some of us rose this morning to...

Sen. Wamatinga Mr. Speaker, Sir, I said that the saying is used where I come from. I did not say that it is used here in the House.

Thank you, Senator. Proceed, Sen. Faki.

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Sen. Wamatinga Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to also contribute to this Bill. Most of us who grew up in the days of agricultural extension and artificial insemination officers, know that these extension services are a must for our farmers today. That time, these officers...

Sen. Wamatinga Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I will start by thanking the Cabinet Secretary for ably responding to all the questions. This drought has been experienced in ASAL for the last 40 years. What is the Ministry doing in order to ensure we develop strategic reserves and post-harvest management...

Sen. Wamatinga Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Yes, I am ready to move this Motion. I beg to move the following Motion - THAT, aware that water is an essential yet scarce resource whose demand is increasing rapidly due to population growth, urbanisation, and industrialisation, and whose wastage has...

Sen. Wamatinga I request Sen. Cherarkey to second.