I am profoundly humbled and overwhelmed by the great honour and privilege you have bestowed upon me by electing me as your Speaker, of the Fourth Senate and the Thirteenth Parliament of the Republic of Kenya. I am deeply humbled and touched by the immense confidence and trust that you have placed on me. I, therefore, accept with humility and pledge that I shall perform to my utmost ability, the constitutional responsibilities and duties of the office of Speaker of the Senate for the next five (5) years, with due diligence and decorum.
Distinguished Senators,