Kipchumba Murkomen

All parliamentary appearances

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• 3 Dec 2019 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to begin by speaking on the matter that Sen. Wetangula had referred to earlier. On matters of violation of the Constitution, I totally agree that I am in the outer layer of the onion. What is the benefit of having power if it is going to be used to violate the Constitution? We said in this House that these things are temporary. We must be cognizant of the fact that when we are not here and not in charge of this business, the country must move forward. History must judge us positively. I ... view
• 3 Dec 2019 in Senate: I wish that the Deputy Speaker could hear this. If we decide that we do not want to continue prosecuting business from the National Assembly, we must also be ready for more Bills to be signed by the President without any reference to us. This means that we must pursue the court case vigorously. Perhaps it should be the only business that we will deal with until order and decency is found in this presence. If that is the decision that we will make, I will support the decision of the House 100 per cent. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, to ... view
• 3 Dec 2019 in Senate: I am sure that the Chair is consulting but this is a matter that will require the Senate Business Committee (SBC), where the Speaker, the Senate Majority Leader, the Senate Minority Leader, the two Whips, and other Members appointed by both sides sit. If that shall be the resolution of the SBC, I will be ready to move it as a Motion, so that The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 3 Dec 2019 in Senate: the House adopts that business that comes from the National Assembly be stopped until Article 110 is respected. In the meantime, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg your indulgence because I already moved the Bill. I beg that the Bill be seconded and debated and then the question be put when we come back from recess. We need to continue with the many provisions of this Act. I beg your indulgence because I have already moved and someone has to second. From there, we will make a firm decision following the direction of the Speaker’s Office. view
• 3 Dec 2019 in Senate: I do not know, as I said--- The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 3 Dec 2019 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, let me just push it. Most of the provisions have been changed in the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) Act and as I said the Board will be expanded to accommodate the county governments. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the board will also serve for two terms, 3 years each. Section 15(2) of the Act provides for the payment for those who are unable to pay for themselves by a contribution that will be provided by the Government; our Committee has emphasized that it should be the National Government. view
• 3 Dec 2019 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, although that time is little, I want to try my best. Most of the remaining amendments are basically to remove the words like “health”, “hospital” and National Health Insurance and all these other amendments. Section 25 provides that: “it is an offence for anyone who prints, manufactures or issues NHIF cards in circumstances other than those contemplated in the Act; misuses the cards for purpose not contemplated in the Act; fraudulently obtains or uses a card to obtain benefits; misrepresenting himself or herself in relation to the cards.” In fact, there is a typo somewhere that reads: ... view
• 3 Dec 2019 in Senate: Injury benefits Act and so forth. The rest of the amendments are just to ensure that they are in line with the Act. As I said, this is very boring because we are jumping from one Act to another; it is confusing sometimes. We are now moving to the Urban Areas and Cities Act where the amendments are meant to establish the Directorate of Urban Development Management. The CS shall establish directorate of urban development management within the Ministry. The functions shall be - (a) formulating review of urban development policy. (b) co-ordinate urban development at national level. (c) convene ... view
• 3 Dec 2019 in Senate: work with county governments. Most of it has to do with co-ordinating and working with county governments. There is nothing substantive being added to this Act except to align it with the nomenclature and terminologies that are dealing with county governments. You go to the Public Private Partnership Act, 2013, the amendments therein are dealing with regulations to be prepared by the CS. Substantively, there is an amendment on Section 63 of dispute resolution where the parties to a project agreement may agree to resolve disputes arising under the project agreement through arbitration or any other non- judicial means of ... view
• 3 Dec 2019 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, there is also an amendment on variation of project agreements. The new clause provides that a party who intends to make material amendments to a project agreement in relation to the terms and conditions specified therein, the project or any waivers specified in the agreement shall; a) In the case of national projects, apply for and obtain the approval of the Cabinet Secretary. b) In the case of county level projects, obtain the concurrence of the Cabinet Secretary where the relevant project is supported by a letter of comfort or such other risk mitigation instruments from ... view