Kipchumba Murkomen

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 8301 to 8310 of 8414.

• 23 May 2013 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we have labeled ourselves as the “House of Wisdom”. As a Chair of the Committee on Devolved Government, I suggest that at an opportune time, we all take some time and go through the subject of devolution, so that we can serve the people of Kenya better. 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
• 23 May 2013 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, as I said, we are all learning. Sen. Hassan is also learning. I am responding on behalf of the Minister, not on behalf of the Committee. 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
• 23 May 2013 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am perfectly in order. view
• 23 May 2013 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I will proceed to answer the remaining questions very quickly. Consultations and co-operation will continue. That is why Parliament passed the Inter-Governmental Relations Act. The objective was to ensure that consultations and co-operation is maintained. That is why there is a tribunal, a council of governors, a summit and the Senate. This House must not forget that its main objective is to facilitate counties. This is where the main consultations, on behalf of all counties of Kenya, are taking place. Should anything happen to counties, this House has the necessary constitutional powers to look into various issues. ... view
• 23 May 2013 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am willing to be informed. view
• 23 May 2013 in Senate: Thank you, Sen. Haji, for the information. Thirdly, is the question of the amount allocated to the counties. The point is that the National Government will have to create its own administrative structure at the local level whether the officer there is called a County Commissioner or Director of Administration at the County. They need to organize themselves in a manner that will allow them to deliver services to the people. As I said, if there is any question as to any legislation, this House has the power to introduce amendments. I have been asked whether I am planning to ... view
• 23 May 2013 in Senate: (Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise under Standing Order No.43 (2) to make the following short Statement. view
• 23 May 2013 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, protect me from the loud consultations. view
• 23 May 2013 in Senate: (Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): Mr. Speaker, Sir, I stand under Standing 43 (2), to make the following short Statement. The Order Paper today contains amongst other things a Motion of Adjournment of the Senate until Tuesday 4th June, 2013 which I will be moving later in the course of business today. Any business that will be outstanding at the close of business today, if the Motion of Adjournment is carried, will be prioritized by the Rules and Business Committee and scheduled for consideration when the Senate resumes. I take this opportunity to thank the Senators for their co-operation and commitment to ... view
• 23 May 2013 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I will also be very brief. I want to congratulate you for such a wonderful ruling. I think that the nation has been asking: “Where is Solomon of 2013?” I think that today the Speaker of the Upper House has demonstrated Solomonic wisdom, keeping into the law. That was a well researched ruling that delved into the jurisprudence of our Constitution. I think that you have upheld the spirit of constitutionalism. I commend you for that. Mr. Speaker, Sir, like Sen. Anyang’-Nyong’o had said, I think that this House should buy space and publish this ruling in ... view