Kipchumba Murkomen

All parliamentary appearances

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• 17 Jul 2013 in Senate: (Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): Present, but also with an eye on the future, because you can win a battle this year and lose it forever. So, we are rather winning the long-term battle of saying, one, that this is the role of the Senate and when the Senate says something about this Bill, this is what happens. That is the way I understand it – I could be wrong. view
• 17 Jul 2013 in Senate: (Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): Mr. Speaker, Sir, the position of the Leader is as I have said; that I believe that we should proceed with the Bill, with Kshs210 billion in mind, because that is the law at the moment. You cannot create your own law, because you expect the court to give you some ruling. Mr. Speaker, Sir, other than that contentious aspect of the figure, I think--- view
• 17 Jul 2013 in Senate: (Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): Mr. Speaker, Sir, I will be happy to introduce the amendments as appropriate, but going by the tradition, which has been set by this House in the last few weeks, especially last week when I lost a battle on a different issue, I think that it is only appropriate that the amendments come through the Committee, unless there is any particular reason on this one, we cannot trust the Committees to deliver. It should not be for the Senate Majority Leader to sponsor this amendment, but, definitely, the Government fully supports its own commitments. There is no ... view
• 17 Jul 2013 in Senate: (Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): Mr. Speaker, Sir, I confirm to Sen. Orengo and the House that I fully take responsibility to support this position and will ensure that, that is the position that will be taken. We will consult with my colleague, the Chair of Committee on Finance, Commerce and Economic Affairs and the entire Committee. I will take responsibility. Mr. Speaker, Sir, other than the contentious issue about figures, this Bill has been prepared in accordance with the procedures and parameters which are set out in the Constitution, which are:- 1. Provisions of Article 203 of the Constitution. 2. Revenue ... view
• 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