Christine Oduor Ombaka

All parliamentary appearances

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• 5 Oct 2023 in National Assembly: I want to comment on the Petition concerning the credit professionals or credit service providers. It is a timely Petition, and if at all it is true that there is no law governing credit providers, then it is high time such a law was enacted because that lacuna can be very dangerous. As we know, Kenyans are going through tough times financially and economically, and everybody is struggling to make ends meet. Therefore, many times, people resort to those credit providers, many of whom are people you do not understand where they are coming from or going. Due to desperation, ... view
• 5 Oct 2023 in National Assembly: I want to comment on the Petition concerning the credit professionals or credit service providers. It is a timely Petition, and if at all it is true that there is no law governing credit providers, then it is high time such a law was enacted because that lacuna can be very dangerous. As we know, Kenyans are going through tough times financially and economically, and everybody is struggling to make ends meet. Therefore, many times, people resort to those credit providers, many of whom are people you do not understand where they are coming from or going. Due to desperation, ... view
• 23 Aug 2023 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Speaker, if you allow me, I want to ask all my questions so I do not come back. view
• 25 Apr 2023 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, I want to make some short comments on this Motion. First, this is, perhaps, the third time this House is being asked to approve the appointment of an audit firm to audit the books of the Auditor-General. The last two such Motions were moved by myself in the last Parliament. Ordinarily, this is a Motion I would have no issue supporting because the matters are straightforward. Indeed, the need to audit those accounts cannot be over-emphasised given the critical role that, that office plays in ensuring that there is accountability in application of public funds that are ... view
• 30 Mar 2022 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I am just seeking your indulgence in view of the mix-up we are facing with the Schedule. Therefore, would it be right for us to take some time off as the regularisation continues, or if we cannot, we could take this chance to deliberate on other pertinent issues that concern the nation. view
• 30 Mar 2022 in National Assembly: This is especially on the lies being peddled by my friend, Hon. Sankok. view
• 17 Nov 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, for this opportunity. I support this heavily because group formation is part of the African culture. Africans have always existed through groups. So, when we empower groups, we are highlighting the role of African culture. We know that in the rural setting, people operate through groups and whether they are legalised or not, group work has always worked. It is, however, important to legalise them because the role they play is critical. A lot of these groups are doing great work in the community. You will find women groups doing business in poultry, farming, ... view
• 17 Nov 2021 in National Assembly: only making money, but also teaching them on the power of voting. They must know about the COVID-19 disease, how it affects us and how to prevent it. Group work can help in many ways other than making money the way we have always associated it with. I support it because it is the way to go. The whole world is embracing group work and that is why when you are mobilising resources for women in villages, donors will always want a group that has inspired other groups. One that has done very well can be given funds and be ... view
• 16 Nov 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, for this opportunity. I would like to oppose this because gender issues are not small matters that can be thrown into a corner and become a desk issue. It is a whole ministry thing. So, when a commission is set for it, let it be a commission that deals with gender issues most effectively. Gender issues are not minor issues. It can neither be merged with another, nor can it be made a small department within another commission. We are missing the boat. We cannot merge this. We have successfully managed gender-based issues. Up ... view
• 10 Nov 2021 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker for this opportunity. I am a Member of this Committee and we vetted these nominees very well. First of all, they were all very good and it was very difficult to know whom to consider. All of them were really up to date, well educated, highly experienced and very eloquent. It was very difficult to decide who really takes position here. I support because we did our best and the nominees are the best we can get in this country. Thank you. view