Kipchumba Murkomen

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• 2 Apr 2025 in National Assembly: Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker, for giving me an opportunity to appear before this august House to respond to questions from Hon. Members. As you have guided, I will go straight to the Question asked by the Member for Gilgil on the murder of Mr Joseph Othim Amora. Hon. Speaker, on the night of 30th January 2025, unknown individuals gained entry into the House of Mr Joseph Othim Amora, a 43-year-old male residing in Kolondo village, Kadumo East, where he lived alone. The assailants brutally attacked him, inflicting a deep cut on his belly, exposing his intestines, and killing ... view
• 2 Apr 2025 in National Assembly: I am sorry, Hon. Speaker. Is it on the murder of Mr Peter Okello Odawo? view
• 2 Apr 2025 in National Assembly: I am sorry, Hon. Speaker. Because you changed the orientation or flow, I could not trace it quickly on my tablet. However, let me read it out. Luckily, I have a backup hard copy. On 19th February 2025, at approximately 12.20 p.m., a report was made at Barut Police Station vide Occurrence Book (OB) No.7/19/2 of 2025 by Mr Oyawa, the Chief of the Lakeview Shore area. He stated that he had received information regarding a drowning incident in Lake Nakuru. Police officers from Nakuru West proceeded to the scene. They discovered the body of an unidentified male, clad in ... view
• 2 Apr 2025 in National Assembly: the same day at Nakuru Annex Hospital Mortuary by pathologist Dr Titus Ngulungu. The autopsy determined that the cause of death was hypoxic brain injury resulting from carbon monoxide poisoning and circumstantial asphyxia. Regarding the steps being taken, investigations are ongoing on the matter under Inquest File No.1/2025. A statement has been recorded from two witnesses. Efforts are ongoing to identify the deceased colleagues, who were reportedly fishing with him on the day of the incident, to obtain further information. Samples collected from the body have been submitted to the government chemist for analysis, and the results are still pending. ... view
• 2 Apr 2025 in National Assembly: Thank you very much for the very incisive follow-up questions. The first is on the question of Government Chemist services, including using science to conduct research or investigate crimes. As a Ministry, we have established that neither the Government Chemist nor the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) are adequately resourced to conduct forensic investigations or ensure they deal with the samples sent to their laboratories. Why? This is because the Government Chemist is centralised. There is only one laboratory serving the whole country, and it is based in Nairobi. Through this House, we have already requested the National Treasury to ... view
• 2 Apr 2025 in National Assembly: proper zones where fishing happens. This designation has been done in some areas, while it has not been done in others. It is important for this House and my Ministry to work with the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs to ensure the designation is clear. In fact, the associations that deal with fishing in different parts of the country within the lakes and the sea regions already know the areas designated for various groups, including the cooperatives that work within those areas. It is important that they keep observing those regulations. Perhaps we need a greater involvement ... view
• 2 Apr 2025 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I will go straight to part one of that Question: whether the Ministry has considered reviewing the academic and other qualifications for chiefs and assistant chiefs. The appointment of chiefs and assistant chiefs is guided by the revised Scheme of Service for National Government Administrative Officers of October 2015 that explicitly sets the minimum qualification for appointment as follows: First is Assistant Chief II. For appointment to this entry grade, a candidate must have the following qualifications: 1. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean a grade of a C minus or its equivalent from a ... view
• 2 Apr 2025 in National Assembly: (b) Social work; (c) Community development; (d) Education; (e) Governance; and, (f) Conflict management or its equivalent from a recognised institution. 3. Be not less than 35 years of age. 4. Be a resident of a particular location and have a Police Clearance Certificate. 5. Good communication skills. 6. A certificate in computer application skills from a recognised institution. However, in specific circumstances where the advertised positions do not attract qualified candidates, the Ministry, on a need basis, requests the Public Service Commission for academic waivers to fill the vacancies in marginalised areas. Whereas a review of the current Scheme ... view
• 2 Apr 2025 in National Assembly: residents and of good standing in society. Besides, the National Intelligence Service (NIS) usually conducts comprehensive background checks and vetting of all shortlisted candidates before interviews. The vetting reports of candidates include known place of residence, personal details, marital status, education and professional qualification, present and previous employment history, character, ability and public relations, relationship with the community, clan dynamics in the respective administrative units, and involvement in any criminal activities. Hon. Speaker, the current Schemes of Service for Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs were reviewed in 2015 and implemented effective 29th October 2015. Previously, Schemes of Service for Chiefs and ... view
• 2 Apr 2025 in National Assembly: security officers in a shootout. In response, the officers returned fire, eventually overpowering the bandits, who then fled into the nearby thickets. As a result, four cows were confirmed dead, nine sustained critical injuries, and six others suffered minor injuries. Due to the intensity of the exchange of gunfire, it remains unclear whether the deaths and injuries of the animals resulted from police gunfire or from rounds fired by the bandits. A comprehensive investigation is currently underway to establish the facts under an inquiry File No. 1/2025. The case is under investigation. On the action the Ministry is taking, a ... view