Kipchumba Murkomen

All parliamentary appearances

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• 15 May 2014 in Senate: (Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): Because it has not been done. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I told the Senator for Kakamega County, who should engage me through the Chair, that this work is not allocated to any particular person; it is collective. Even this Senate is part of the solution to the costing of functions through the Committee on Devolved Government and the Committee on Finance, Commerce and Budget. So, let us not politicize things. Let me continue. Some of the factors that have been taken into consideration--- The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A ... view
• 15 May 2014 in Senate: (Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, some of the policy considerations that have been made, include the need to make allocations to counties stable and predictable. That is why once the costing issue is resolved, counties will be in a position to know predictably how much they can expect each year. I want to agree with Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale and other Members who feel that this exercise should be completed. However, I still stand by my remarks. I thank you Sen. Billow for that intervention. It is true; it is the work of the TA. The funding problems are ... view
• 15 May 2014 in Senate: (Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Without interrupting the flow of thought, is it in order for the Senate Minority Leader to mislead this House that the figures to be used to determine how much goes to counties is this year’s Budget, while the law in Article 203 does not refer to the current financial year’s Budget? Is he in order? He is making this argument to Kenyans and we do not want to misuse the Floor of this House to mislead them. view
• 15 May 2014 in Senate: (Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I have no problems with the opinions of my brother, who is my junior in this House and my senior outside. view
• 15 May 2014 in Senate: However, it is not right for the Senate Minority Leader to suggest that in any way, I have abdicated my duties as the Senator for Tharaka Nithi County. The functions I do as the Senate Majority Leader are national functions, but I am aware of my very critical duties 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
• 15 May 2014 in Senate: (Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Sorry to interrupt, I rise to ask whether it is in order for me to move a quick procedural Motion to do with electing a chairperson who can relieve the Deputy Speaker for a while. We have only one Member from the Speaker’s Panel this afternoon. view
• 15 May 2014 in Senate: (Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move the following Motion. THAT pursuant to Standing Order No.18 and Article 107(1)(c) of the Constitution the House elects Sen. Peter Mositet to preside over sittings of the Senate starting with the reminder of today’s sitting until revoked. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, as I have already said, Members would notice that from the Speaker’s Panel, there is only one Member and that is the Deputy Speaker who has been sitting since 2.30 p.m. He is a human being. It is only proper that he gets time to refresh. Secondly, when ... view
• 15 May 2014 in Senate: (Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): On a further point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I want to further clarify that we still have the Committee of the Whole, through which, perhaps, some of the unventilated issues could still be ventilated. Also, considering that we have heard the positions from both perspectives generally, I really want to beg--- Considering that we will require to finish this business today and also fearing that at some point we may not retain the numbers, unless this House guarantees that we can have adequate numbers to dispense with this business--- Yes, we extend the time, but ... view
• 15 May 2014 in Senate: (Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): I thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I want to thank all my colleagues, distinguished Senators from both sides of the House who have spent a lot of time, energy and intellect the entire afternoon and into the night discussing one of the most important legislations in the annual calendar of the Senate. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I cannot thank everybody enough. Mine is to say that I have appreciated all the input that has been made to improve this Bill. Those who are sponsoring amendments are welcome to do so. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the tone ... view
• 15 May 2014 in Senate: (Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): On a point of order, Mr. Chairman, Sir. Please clarify. 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