Kipchumba Murkomen

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• 17 Jul 2013 in Senate: (Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): So, Mr. Speaker, Sir, I was talking about economic disparities among counties and I was saying that this Bill, in line with the formula which was approved by Parliament, has taken care of the economic disparities among our counties; although I believe that, that formula should be relooked at in future by this House. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the other issue about disparities and inequities is that, over and above the figures here, there is an additional Kshs4.3 billion, which is part of the Equalisation Fund; although I also think that this figure is extremely small. Since the ... view
• 17 Jul 2013 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I think the levels of concentration are extremely weak. If you could, kindly--- 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
• 17 Jul 2013 in Senate: (Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): Precisely! And I know some of the--- view
• 17 Jul 2013 in Senate: (Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to expedite my remarks. Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, Sir, and I am sorry for trying to usurp the revered role of the Speaker. There is nothing like de facto Speaker; but I think for the Prime Minister, I still retain that title; that one exists! view
• 17 Jul 2013 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the issue of disparities is so critical because, actually, that is the- -- view
• 17 Jul 2013 in Senate: (Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. If I were asked the one single reason why this Senate exists and for what purpose, it is to create a balanced and equitable development in our country; period! So, as much as I know there are other issues that, perhaps, you may be interested in and we are asking why we are not involved in, if we discharge this mandate of equalisation of our country in the next so many years, we would be national heroes. You would not even require scavenging for attention from anybody. So, we should be passionate ... view
• 17 Jul 2013 in Senate: (Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for that assurance and even the question – I hope it is subject to reconsideration in future – nothing is permanent. The Chair is encouraged, in the spirit of building traditions for this House, to relook at that issue at an appropriate point at his discretion. Mr. Speaker, Sir, other than that, the other issue that I think, as a House, we need to note is that, in preparing this Bill, there has been regard to the whole issue of ring fencing any shortfalls in the expected revenue because there is a ... view
• 17 Jul 2013 in Senate: On a point of information, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 17 Jul 2013 in Senate: (Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): Mr. Speaker, Sir, before the Senator informs me, I have not said – for the sake of the record – that the Government or anybody is reconsidering the devolution of functions. All that I have said is that the Constitution talks about the obligation – it is even a duty – for the national Government to build the capacity of counties to discharge their constitutional functions. But that has to be done upon request because of the inter-governmental nature; the national Government cannot just say “we think you are wrong here, let us help you this way.” ... view
• 17 Jul 2013 in Senate: (Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): It is unprocedural because it did not come through the Chair. view