Tag: Murkomen

Murkomen directs Kenya Railways to increase number of trains to Kisumu

Transport Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kipchumba Murkomen has directed Kenya Railways to increase the number of trains to Kisumu during the festive season. According to Murkomen, the number of trains should be increased from December 21, 2022, to January 3, 2023, to meet the increasing demand occasioned by the festive season and ease pressure on the […]

CS Murkomen finally releases details of SGR loan agreement between Jubilee govt, China

Roads, Transport and Public Works Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, has finally made public contract details of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) whose total cost has now hit Ksh670B. Speaking during his vetting by the National Assembly’s Committee on Appointment, the newly sworn-in CS vowed to release details of the mega infrastructural project that former President […]

Loss-making Kenya Airways should be split – Murkomen

Cabinet Secretary nominee for Roads, Transport and Public Works Kipchumba Murkomen has proposed the splitting of national carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) to return it to profitability. Speaking when he faced the National Assembly Committee on appointments on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, Murkomen blamed Kenya Airways’ loss-making streak on past mistakes. “We should move to answer […]

‘To me, you’re just 16′ – Murkomen pens romantic message to mark wife’s 40th birthday

Outspoken Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen recently penned a romantic message to celebrate his wife, Gladys Wanjiru’s 40th birthday. In a social media post-dated Monday, August 16, the MP disclosed that he has known his lovely wife for over 20 years, further describing her as hi confidant and soulmate. “I have known you, Gladys Wanjiru […]

Murkomen speaks out after being fingered as hidden hand behind revenue formula stalemate

Elgeyo-Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen says that the new revenue sharing formula is set to divide the country.

Murkomen ejected from Senate seat, replaced by Poghisio

House leadership changes effected at State House meeting on Monday, as President acts swiftly to take control of development agenda.

Just who did Murkomen refer to as Mr Ibu in online tiff with David Makali?

Mr Ibu is one of the stage names of popular Nigerian actor John Okafor, who often plays the role of a slow-witted member of the society.