Kipchumba Murkomen

All parliamentary appearances

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• 20 Nov 2018 in Senate: We were here last term when the Governor for Kericho County was brought to this House, pursuant to a public-private partnership memorandum he had signed at the county level. Part of the reasons why he was brought here was because there was no legal framework of engaging with private entities for purpose of partnership, partnering and delivery services at the county level. This Bill seeks to deal with that anomaly. view
• 20 Nov 2018 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, there are many concerns across the country now about the amount of debt that we are accumulating. The concerns are informed by the model we have adopted to achieve the development agenda for this nation, particularly infrastructure; that is, roads, ports and railways. There is an argument that public and private sector can work together to achieve public good and development of a nation without resorting to debt. This happens in forms of concession. For example, there is a discussion now on how to develop the road from Mombasa to Malaba. There are many entities that are ... view
• 20 Nov 2018 in Senate: That kind of model will over-burden the citizens of this country who are already reeling from the effects of high loans that people have borrowed. This Bill provides that it is not just national Government that will deal with matters public-private partnership. However, in Clause 2, it is proposed that an amendment is brought in to substitute the definition of a contracting authority from just being national Government or a State department agency or corporation, but it also includes the county governments. The county government or county corporation which intends to have its functions undertaken by a private entity can ... view
• 20 Nov 2018 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, secondly, it has become almost impossible to operate in Nairobi when it comes to transport. Particularly when the matatu sector was under a challenge in terms of complying with the traffic laws, it became apparently clear that the number of vehicles that people have in this City is so high that if we allow everybody to bring their car to the roads, we may never move in this City from morning to evening. The best way to sort out the problem of transport in this country is by having a light rail. In other cities it is ... view
• 20 Nov 2018 in Senate: If we go to many cities such as Washington DC, we have the metro system operating there. One day, while using the metro in Washington DC, I saw senior officers and other staff from the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Capitol Hill and the White House. They do not need to drive. One just jumps into the metro and 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
• 20 Nov 2018 in Senate: moves around. It is clean and new. In fact, when I visited there this year I realised that they had bought new trains. It is beautiful. In fact, it becomes a burden to drive. view
• 20 Nov 2018 in Senate: For Nairobi to achieve a metro system, I think the best thing would be to utilise these amendments that are provided for in this law that open doors for counties to now engage with the private sector. The national Government does not have to borrow or be involved in the PPP. The county governments can now directly source private investors who can run a metro system for 40 or 50 years. The value it will bring in terms of opening up and marketing this City will go up. view
• 20 Nov 2018 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, Nairobi has no other way than to have a metro system, and the only way to do so in the current financial environment is to have a PPP. It will not just benefit Nairobi, but also Machakos, Kajiado, and Kiambu counties. Movement of persons from Thika to Ongata Rongai, Mavoko and other parts of the country will be extremely easy. Counties are, therefore, now being included. view
• 20 Nov 2018 in Senate: There is also a definition of who can be a transaction advisor, which means a person who has the appropriate skill and experience to assist and advise the contracting authority, or the unit on matters related to a PPP. This will ensure that one does not get a quack, who becomes a „transitional advisor,‟ but in reality they cannot provide the expertise. view
• 20 Nov 2018 in Senate: The Act is also amended to provide a New Section 3A which provides that the provisions of the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015 shall be exercised subject to relevant provisions of this Act and applies to contracts under this Act only in the event where there is no express provision setting out the applicable procurement procedures under this Act. It is also being qualified under this Act to the extent to which we can apply the procedures of the Public Procurement and Assets Disposal Act, which can also lead to inordinate delays if they are not applied properly ... view