Kipchumba Murkomen

All parliamentary appearances

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• 17 May 2021 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you. The proposal to bring the governor before our debate is one of those very important innovations that we are putting forward after learning from experience. Since the governor already knows the verdict of the Committee, coming before us is like an appeal. Therefore, it is better he makes his case first before we can sit, canvass and make a determination. If I will have made my position known during the debate before the governor speaks, it becomes even a contradiction for me to vote after that, having been convinced by the governor, yet I am ... view
• 17 May 2021 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 17 May 2021 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Considering the request that came from the Governor’s lawyer, in this very difficult time, it is not surprising to find anybody falling ill. It is possible. However, we should find the right Standing Order for us to adjourn for a certain period of time. Is it not in order for either the Senate Majority Leader or Senate Minority Leader to move a Motion for adjournment? Is it purely at the discretion of the Speaker? view
• 17 May 2021 in Senate: I thought that the leadership should--- view
• 17 May 2021 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I do not know why Sen. Cheruiyot is excited with my contribution. This is a very important exercise. As a Senate, we have done this over and over again; at least for those of us who are in the second term. We did many impeachment exercises in the 11th Parliament. The 12th Parliament is historic because it has successfully impeached at least two governors. Impeachment is a process of accountability as per the Constitution. Accountability does not mean that the Governor himself should be directly culpable. It includes vicarious liability which is by virtue of ... view
• 17 May 2021 in Senate: This Committee chaired by Senior Counsel Sen. Omogeni has done a very good job in coming up with a unanimous, well detailed and thorough Report that gives confidence to the House. Some of the reports of Committees find the governors culpable view
• 17 May 2021 in Senate: and some do not. That does not mean that those who find governors culpable are more devolutionist than those who find the charges unsubstantiated. view
• 17 May 2021 in Senate: Not too long ago, the Governor of Kirinyaga, hon. Waiguru, was brought here and a Committee was established. Sen. Farhiya who is the Deputy Majority Whip was a Member of that Committee. Despite public outcry and pressure, the Committee came here confidently and said they could not find Gov. Waiguru culpable. view
• 17 May 2021 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I apologise to Sen. Farhiya. It is her actions of passionate campaigning for the defence of Gov. Waiguru that confused me. She was the chief lobbyist in the Chamber to ensure the Governor was saved. view
• 17 May 2021 in Senate: The point I am trying to make is that the Senate is here guided by principles of law and the desire to protect devolution. Whether we vote to impeach the Governor or not, it will still be within our responsibility in defending and protecting devolution. When governors are brought here, it is assumed that especially those of us who do not come from those counties, will rise above our personal parochial interests and look at the evidence, facts and state of devolution and come to a conclusion that protects the integrity of the Senate, but also fosters the growth and ... view