Kipchumba Murkomen

All parliamentary appearances

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• 4 Nov 2014 in Senate: (Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. On Thursday, 30th October, 2014, Sen. Billow requested for a statement regarding the status of the Mining Bill, National Assembly Bill No.9 of 2014. The Senator wanted to know the status of this Bill. By then, it was understood the Bill had been presented to the President for assent. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have contacted His Excellency the President orally and in writing requesting him not to sign this Bill until it is brought to the Senate for consideration as this is a Bill concerning counties. view
• 4 Nov 2014 in Senate: A copy of my letter Ref.SML/JANE/CORR/VOL.197 dated 30th October, 2014 to His Excellency the President, copied to the Speaker of the Senate and the Attorney-General of the Republic of Kenya is hereby attached to this Statement. In addition, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have spoken to the Attorney-General, Prof. Githu Muigai, to whom I understand this matter has been committed to advise His Excellency the President and that he has promised to review this issue and revert as soon as possible. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, that is all for now. This is work in progress and I want to assure ... view
• 4 Nov 2014 in Senate: (Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. On Thursday, 30th October, 2014, Sen. Billow requested for a statement regarding the status of the Mining Bill, National Assembly Bill No.9 of 2014. The Senator wanted to know the status of this Bill. By then, it was understood the Bill had been presented to the President for assent. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have contacted His Excellency the President orally and in writing requesting him not to sign this Bill until it is brought to the Senate for consideration as this is a Bill concerning counties. view
• 4 Nov 2014 in Senate: A copy of my letter Ref.SML/JANE/CORR/VOL.197 dated 30th October, 2014 to His Excellency the President, copied to the Speaker of the Senate and the Attorney-General of the Republic of Kenya is hereby attached to this Statement. In addition, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have spoken to the Attorney-General, Prof. Githu Muigai, to whom I understand this matter has been committed to advise His Excellency the President and that he has promised to review this issue and revert as soon as possible. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, that is all for now. This is work in progress and I want to assure ... view
• 4 Nov 2014 in Senate: (Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I have listened and heard the various issues and clarifications that have been sought by my colleagues. This problem is actually bigger than we think. It is very big and somebody somewhere, for the past one-and-a-half years, has consistently undermined and subverted the Constitution of Kenya which can be a ground for removal from office of a public officer. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am saying this just to demonstrate to this Senate how serious I am about this matter. We have a history of going to court in the matter ... view
• 4 Nov 2014 in Senate: (Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I have listened and heard the various issues and clarifications that have been sought by my colleagues. This problem is actually bigger than we think. It is very big and somebody somewhere, for the past one-and-a-half years, has consistently undermined and subverted the Constitution of Kenya which can be a ground for removal from office of a public officer. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am saying this just to demonstrate to this Senate how serious I am about this matter. We have a history of going to court in the matter ... view
• 4 Nov 2014 in Senate: (Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, let me repeat it for the avoidance of doubt. Article 110 of the Constitution says that the issue The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate view
• 4 Nov 2014 in Senate: (Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, let me repeat it for the avoidance of doubt. Article 110 of the Constitution says that the issue The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 4 Nov 2014 in Senate: (Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I think Sen. (Dr.) Machage is putting words into my mouth. I said very clearly that the responsibility on determination of which House should be possessed with a Bill is a joint responsibility of the two Speakers and not one of them. So, if we have to reprimand, we have to reprimand the Speakers as a collectivity for failing us, because they should agree. These are very senior public servants and we do not expect petty rivalry at that level. The Constitution says that “the two Speakers shall determine”. In fact, I would ... view
• 4 Nov 2014 in Senate: (Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I think Sen. (Dr.) Machage is putting words into my mouth. I said very clearly that the responsibility on determination of which House should be possessed with a Bill is a joint responsibility of the two Speakers and not one of them. So, if we have to reprimand, we have to reprimand the Speakers as a collectivity for failing us, because they should agree. These are very senior public servants and we do not expect petty rivalry at that level. The Constitution says that “the two Speakers shall determine”. In fact, I would ... view