Cheptumo William Kipkiror

All parliamentary appearances

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• 1 Aug 2023 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant Standing Order No. 56 (1)(b) to make a statement relating to the activities of the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations for the period between 1st April and 30th June, 2023. Mr. Speaker, Sir, during the period under review, the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations held a total of 18 sittings, considered three legislative proposals, 19 Statements, two Petitions and one Resolution from Elgeyo-Marakwet County Assembly. The Committee also held one retreat and hosted two visiting delegations from other Parliaments. In respect of legislative proposals, the Committee ... view
• 1 Aug 2023 in Senate: The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard Services,Senate. view
• 1 Aug 2023 in Senate: With respect to Statements before the Committee, a total of 19 Statements were sought from the Committee during the period under review as annexed to this Statement. The Committee has received a total of seven responses to the Statements sought which were shared with the respective Senators, and awaits responses to 12 Statements from the relevant Ministries. The Committee also held a retreat with the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Defence on 5th May, 2023 in Nairobi City County. Following deliberations, the Committee plans to visit military installations in the country from August, 2023. With respect to Petitions, the Committee is ... view
• 1 Aug 2023 in Senate: (b) Petition concerning the rampant theft of livestock in Kajiado East and Kajiado West Sub Counties and Kajiado County at large. The Committee has met with the Petitioners and various stakeholders including the Council of Governors, Mr. Joseph Kaguthi, former, Chairperson of the Nyumba Kumi Initiative and is scheduled to meet with the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Interior and National Administration next week. The Committee is considering a Resolution of the County Assembly of Elgeyo Marakwet County on measures to curb banditry in Kerio Valley. The Committee is scheduled to visit the county to meet with the Governor and the ... view
• 1 Aug 2023 in Senate: The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard Services,Senate. view
• 1 Aug 2023 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for protecting me. It is important for them to listen to what we are presenting to the House. I wish to thank your office and that of the Clerk for the support accorded to the Committee in discharging its mandate. I wish to thank Members of the Committee and acknowledge them for their commitment to the discharge of our Committee’s mandate. view
• 1 Aug 2023 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I rise to second this Motion. The Chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee has explained to the House and justified why we are seeking this extension. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I am a Member of the Ad Hoc Committee. When this House resolved to establish the Committee, its intention was to help the country in coming up with recommendations that will help the nation avoid similar situations from arising in future. The Shakahola situation has portrayed our country negatively, not only in our region, but also internationally. Many Kenyans lost their lives. This House ... view
• 1 Aug 2023 in Senate: The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard Services,Senate. view
• 1 Aug 2023 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I join my Chairperson in requesting the House to approve this extension, so that we finalise in the next three weeks after receiving more comments and visiting the new graves that have been discovered. We will then finally do our report. I believe that his House will be happy to have a report that is comprehensive and well informed, that will benefit this House and the country at large. Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I second. view
• 27 Jul 2023 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me a chance to add my voice. The Constitution should not be applied selectively. Article 37 that is being quoted by the Minority side talks about the freedom to demonstrate. However, that particular provision does not take away the rights of other Kenyans to also be protected. We are not celebrating the removal of bodyguards for our colleagues but there must be a reason behind this. There must have been an intelligent report as to why the Government took that decision. The same principle my colleague was saying of separation of powers, is ... view