Kipchumba Murkomen

All parliamentary appearances

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• 17 Apr 2013 in Senate: (Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Hon. Senators have made very important contributions concerning the constitution of this Committee. We have noted the very important issues that have been mentioned. We want to assure hon. Members that as we continue constituting other Committees and transacting business, we will do things much better. What came out clearly were the needs for inclusivity and to forge unity, not only within parties and coalitions, but also within the entire House when something of this nature is coming up. So, we have noted largely that there has not been a lot of ... view
• 17 Apr 2013 in Senate: (Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move. view
• 17 Apr 2013 in Senate: (Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move the following Motion:- THAT, pursuant to Standing Nos.28(4), 31(1) and 50(b), and notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No.30, aware of the central role occupied by the Senate in the constitutional order in general and in devolved governance structure in particular; further aware of the special role of the Senate to represent the counties and protect the interests of the counties and their governments; and noting that the county assemblies will hold their official opening to be addressed by the County Governors on Thursday 18th April, 2013, and to enable ... view
• 17 Apr 2013 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise to support this Motion specifically because if you read Article 6 of the Constitution, it is very clear that counties are the second level of Government and, therefore, we have 48 governments in this country. In Article 96, it talks about our responsibility to be the guardian angels of devolution. I have a problem with the current devolution laws. I had the advantage of serving in the task force that drafted the devolution legislation including the Devolved Government Act, 2012. One of the proposals then was to ensure that Senators have a link with county ... view