Kipchumba Murkomen

All parliamentary appearances

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• 15 Jun 2017 in Senate: (Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee in the said Report. I request Sen. Abdirahman to second. view
• 15 Jun 2017 in Senate: (Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): Mr. Speaker, Sir I beg to move that The County Allocation of Revenue Bill (Senate Bill No.2 of 2017) be now read the Third Time. I request Sen. Abdirahman to second. view
• 15 Jun 2017 in Senate: (Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I seek your indulgence to move a short Procedural Motion. I beg to move that pursuant to Standing Order 30 (3)(a), the Senate resolves to extends its Sitting today, Thursday, 15th June, 2017 until the conclusion of the business appearing on the Order Paper. We are doing very well with the voting and are about to finish. However, given the need to have elasticity of time for the Adjournment Motion to air some of the things, including the business we have passed, I request that we give that flexibility ... view
• 15 Jun 2017 in Senate: (Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I wish to very briefly give a statement in accordance with Standing Order No.45(2)(d). Hon. Senators, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 45(2)(d), this is to present to the House the following Statement regarding my responsibilities in the Senate and especially to highlight some of the achievements and challenges of the Senate during this term of Parliament. First, allow me to acknowledge the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker for their exemplary role in chairing this House with the support of the Members of the Speaker’s Panel. I also pay tribute to ... view
• 15 Jun 2017 in Senate: (Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I, therefore, pay tribute to all these leaders and all the Senators individually for their commitment in keeping afloat the reintroduced Senate and, in the process, kept the dream of devolution alive. Indeed, you have variously contributed to the functioning of the House and for that, you deserve commendation. I would also like to extend special appreciation to the Office of the Clerk of the Senate and the entire Parliamentary Service Commission whose professionalism and dedication facilitated the work of this House, many at times, under very difficult conditions. Hon. Senators, as ... view
• 15 Jun 2017 in Senate: (Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that the Senate do now adjourn. Mr. Speaker, Sir, as you have concluded in your last Statement, today is a great day in the history of our country and this House. Today is the last day for the official sittings. view
• 15 Jun 2017 in Senate: (Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have moved the Motion. view
• 15 Jun 2017 in Senate: (Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): Mr. Speaker, Sir, I can repeat again. I beg to move:- THAT, pursuant to Standing Order No. 28 (3) the Senate do adjourn sine die. This is an important day in the history of our country and this institution. I do not wish to take a lot of time because I know that my colleagues here have done a great job this afternoon and they would want to make some comments, considering that some of our colleagues are sitting here today for the last time. A number of colleagues are running for other offices, as you have ... view
• 13 Jun 2017 in Senate: (Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move that The Division of Revenue Bill (National Assembly Bill No.22 of 2017) be now read a Second Time. Mr. Speaker Sir, in moving this Bill I want to say three things. The first one is just a quick reminder to all of us that certain criteria are supposed to be adhered to when coming up with the division of revenue. Our Constitution, in Article 218, provides that every year two bills, which are very critical to the expenditure of Government at the two view
• 13 Jun 2017 in Senate: (Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): Mr. Speaker, Sir, I was talking about the various conditional grants. I had mentioned Kshs605 million as a conditional grant to counties to supplement county allocation for the construction of county headquarters. I must declare my interest beforehand; that the five counties which have been the beneficiaries of the sobriety of this House and with the support of the Treasury, is Tharaka Nithi County which I represent in this House. For the last two years, this Senate, through a report which was done by a select committee that went around the entire country, came out with a ... view