Senate · Afternoon Sitting
Wednesday, 15 March 2023
Senators debated a procedural impasse concerning the ruling and order related to the Senate Minority Leader, urging patience and the submission of required tribunal documents to resume normal business. The session also featured a eulogy honoring the late Francis Wangusi for his pivotal role in Kenya’s telecommunications development. The Senate approved three nominees to the National Climate Change Council while rejecting Ms. Umra Omar due to perceived lack of competence and preparation. Members discussed the importance of climate action, tree‑planting initiatives, and the administration of the Climate Change Fund, emphasizing coordination between national and county governments. Procedural remarks highlighted the need for transparency and effective oversight. Senators welcomed a group of Meru students, urging discipline and academic effort, and extended condolences to the family of the late Director General of the Communications Authority, Francis Wangusi, praising his service and urging support for his children. The session also featured a point of order from Sen. Kajwang on adhering to parliamentary tradition by addressing the Chair rather than speaking directly to gallery visitors.
Clerk, do we have the requisite quorum? Serjeant-at-arms, please, ring the quorum Bell for five minutes. I am informed that we do have the requisite quorum. Clerk, is that the position? Alright. Let us proceed with the Orders.
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[(The Quorum Bell was rung)]
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[(Clerk-at-the-Table consulted the Chair)]
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Papers on the Table of the Senate, today, Wednesday, 15th March, 2023.
A Report of the Auditor General on County Assembly of Machakos for the year ended 30th June, 2022. Report of the Auditor General on Kirinyaga County Health Sector Service for the year ended 30th June, 2022. Report of the Auditor General on Kirinyaga County Executive Staff Car Loan Scheme Fund for the year ended 30th June, 2022. Report of the Auditor General on Kirinyaga County Executive Staff …
Hon. Senators, kindly take your seats. The Senate Minority Leader (Sen. Madzayo) : On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir.
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A Mine is to encourage you to learn from the proceedings of the Senate. When you go home, greet our people of Taita-Taveta County. Tell them that you have been sent with greetings from their Senator. Please, aspire to be teachers, it is very important.
What is your point of order, Sen. Madzayo?
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A Department before being appointed the Director of Licensing and Compliance at the newly formed CAK in the year 2000. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, in 2012, Mr. Francis Wangusi was appointed the Director-General of CAK, a position he held until his retirement in 2019. During his tenure, he played a crucial role in transforming, not just the IT sector but the telecommunications sector, overseeing t…
Sen. Olekina.
Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I stand here today a very sad man. I have been caught by shock because I did not know that my good friend, Francis Wangusi, had passed on. This is a man whom I had tremendous respect for because of his agility and dedication to servicing this country. I will remember Mr. Wangusi as a man who stood firm and fought every attempt by the Government to try and ta…
Proceed, Sen. Wafula.
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A Wangusi anatoka Eneo Bunge la Sirisia. Ana makazi Eneo Bunge la Kimilili na vile vile Eneo Bunge la Kanduyi. Ukienda kule mashinani, wengi walikuwa wanamjua kama Mzee Wangusi kwa sababu alikuwa mpole na mcheshi. Hakuwa mtu wa kujigamba ama kutembea na maafisa wa polisi ili kuwatisha wananchi. Kila mara mwaka ulipoanza na katika hafla za kitaifa, alikuwa anawaalika watu katika makazi yake ili k…
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Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I rise to give a Statement pursuant to Standing Order No.56 (1) (a) that provides: - “that a Chairperson of a committee may make a Statement relating to legislative business before the Committee. Mr. Speaker, Sir, pursuant to the above Standing Order, I wish to issue a Statement which is - a status report on the consideration of a Public Petition regarding p…
On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir.
Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I am on a point of order. I believe that, ultimately, we are pursuing justice for the residents of the islands. Even though the 60-day period has elapsed, last week we had a Liaison Committee meeting where we reflected as Chairpersons on the inadequacy of the 60 days provided by the Standing Orders. We agreed that it was important that going forward, we provide adequate…
On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir.
A I take exception that this matter has found its way on the Floor of the House, without the Committee having deliberated upon it. I believe---
Having said that, hon. Senators, it is now beyond 6.30