Kipchumba Murkomen

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 8381 to 8390 of 8498.

• 23 May 2013 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, Article 6(3) requires that all National Government state organs should ensure that there is reasonable access to its services in all parts of the Republic. If you read Article 174(h), it says:- “The objects of the devolution of government are- (h) to facilitate the decentralisation of State organs, their functions and services, from the capital of Kenya; and---” Devolution is not all about counties. In fact, some people claim that if you want to read about devolution, go to Chapter 11. This Chapter is basically titled “Devolved Governments.” It discusses the county executive and legislature. But both ... view
• 23 May 2013 in Senate: They have the responsibility to take those functions to the local level. When we came to this House, we said that we are all learning. Am suggesting that- -- view
• 23 May 2013 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, if you could protect me from the noise--- view
• 23 May 2013 in Senate: Sorry, the loud consultations. view
• 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