Nyeri Senator Wahome Wamatinga has been sworn in as the new commissioner to the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC).
The swearing-in ceremony was held at County Hall and was presided over by Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang'ula, who is also the PSC chairman.
Wamatinga succeeds his Laikipia Senator John Kinyua, who resigned recently.
Wetang'ula congratulated Wamatinga upon his assumption of his new position in the Commission and urged him to adhere to the oath of office that entails confidentiality, faithfulness, and allegiance to the Constitution.
"I have known Senator Wamatinga as a steadfast politician who does not engage in the toxic politics of the country. I am confident that he will add tremendous value to the commission," Wetang'ula said.
Wetang’ula noted that other commissioners are ready to work with Wamatinga as they discharge their constitutional mandate of addressing the welfare of parliamentarians and staff, among other duties.
"We want you to settle very fast and support the Commission's role of promoting Inter-Parliamentary relationships with other arms of government, which include the Executive and Judiciary," he added.
He noted that PSC commissioners work as a team and hoped that he will join in the same spirit to deliver on their agenda.
He told Wamatinga that the commission will provide him with more opportunities that will enable him serve Nyeri people effectively.
"The position of commissioner comes with extra benefits that will make you a better senator to serve your people better," he added.
Commissioners Mohammed Ali, Mishi Mboko, and Patrick Makau welcomed Wamatinga to PSC and assured him of their unwavering support.
"I congratulate Wamatinga on your appointment. We at the Commission work as a team and we are sure you will strengthen the team," said Mboko who is also the Likoni MP.
Ali (Nyali) said he was looking forward to a good working relationship with Wamatinga at the commission.
Makau (Mavoko) said he was sure that Wamatinga was going to add value to the commission and pledged his support to him.
Wamatinga in his acceptance speech said this was an exciting moment for him as a politician.
"I take this opportunity to thank the Senate for approving my appointment to PSC" he added.
National Assembly Clerk Samuel Njoroge, Senate Deputy Clerk Mohammed Ali and Director Speaker’s Office Steve Apopo were among the officers present.
Nyeri Senator Wahome Wamatinga during his swearing-in as PSC commissioner 