Christine Oduor Ombaka

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 571 to 576 of 576.

• 5 Jun 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Deputy Speaker. I am very passionate about that disease in trying to see that it is well understood by communities and that they need to respond quickly and seek medical care. Many people have died of that disease. It has no respect for anybody and so, we are all vulnerable to it. I wish to say that not many people know what it is. They believe it is a long-term illness that takes you to your grave because it is very difficult to treat. It is a disease associated with death. There is a lot of fear ... view
• 15 May 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, thank you for this opportunity. This is a topic that is dear to my heart because I have seen many people in my area suffer greatly. There are many problems that I have noticed. It is not just long- term illnesses. Those old people are also abused. Many of them are accused of bewitching other peoples’ children. I have read many times in newspapers that they are killed. A lot of their property is also snatched by their relatives and yet, those are very important and senior members of our society. Back at home, many ... view
• 15 May 2013 in National Assembly: When it comes to illnesses, this is an age when one suffers long-term illnesses, which are very expensive to treat. They have heart and bone problems. They have cancer and yet, they are abused. I was told that the experimental money that is being given to them in some areas is Kshs3,000 per month, while in other areas, it is Kshs4,000. Nobody knows exactly how much is supposed to be. There are those who do not receive any money at all. When I asked why such elderly people are not receiving any funds like other elderly people nearby, I was ... view
• 2 May 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. I want to support this Motion because there is so much insecurity in the land. I come from not so far away from Busia, that is Siaya. That is very close and you never know because the insecurity is moving closer home. The Government needs to take over and look after those who are in hospital. What I saw last night on television was actually a patient whose hand had been cut off. The Government needs to take care of the bills. The Government should be in a position to protect its own ... view
• 17 Apr 2013 in National Assembly: (Hon. (Ms.) Ombaka): Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. My name is Christine Ombaka. I am a Women Representative, Siaya County. I would like to thank and congratulate you for your election to the position of Deputy Speaker. I would also like to congratulate the Speaker. I want to thank my people in Siaya for having elected me as the Women Representative. view
• 17 Apr 2013 in National Assembly: (Hon. (Ms.) Ombaka): Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. My name is Christine Ombaka. I am a Women Representative, Siaya County. I would like to thank and congratulate you for your election to the position of Deputy Speaker. I would also like to congratulate the Speaker. I want to thank my people in Siaya for having elected me as the Women Representative. view