Chris Obure

All parliamentary appearances

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• 24 Aug 2016 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for the opportunity. I stand to thank the leadership of this House for convening this Special Sitting. I want to congratulate my colleagues Senators. I believe we have put in a genuine hard work to be able to accomplish the important business we were convened to transact; in particular, that we were able to debate and vote on the important constitutional Bills which had the deadline of 27th August, 2016. All that is behind us now, and I appreciate and thank the efforts of all the Senators. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, we have also ... view
• 24 Aug 2016 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for the opportunity. I stand to thank the leadership of this House for convening this Special Sitting. I want to congratulate my colleagues Senators. I believe we have put in a genuine hard work to be able to accomplish the important business we were convened to transact; in particular, that we were able to debate and vote on the important constitutional Bills which had the deadline of 27th August, 2016. All that is behind us now, and I appreciate and thank the efforts of all the Senators. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, we have also ... view
• 27 Jul 2016 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, just to join my colleagues and yourself in welcoming the students from Bungoma, I want to acknowledge and appreciate the example they have set for the others and not just in Bungoma, but to students in other counties as well. This achievement does not just come. It is testimony of the hard work of the proprietor and the managers of the school. I want to advise the students that if they really want to achieve greater success, they must be focused, committed, dedicated and work very hard to be able achieve those The electronic version of the ... view
• 27 Jul 2016 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, what my Leader has raised in this House is a matter of great concern not just in Western Kenya but in most parts of the country. Concerning my own county, Kisii, I request the Ministry of Health to inform the country what is happening. Many of these causes of death are diseases that can be cured or prevented. The same information should be provided in respect of Kisii County. view
• 27 Jul 2016 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am familiar with these developments and I have no objection whatsoever. However, with your indulgence, I want to clarify that the traffic congestion we are concerned with is on Nairobi-Naivasha Road, the section between Rironi and Maai-Mahiu and not Naivasha-Nakuru road. view
• 27 Jul 2016 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wish to congratulate the Chairman of the Mediation Committee on attaining success in the deliberations of this Committee. Despite the general belief that there exists poor relations between this House and the National Assembly, the Mediation Committee has, indeed, proven that getting together and discussing issues can take us a long way. I congratulate them and second this Motion. view
• 27 Jul 2016 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. view
• 27 Jul 2016 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I am one of those who seconded this Motion. I did so because I know that this Mediation Committee has gone through a very thorough process which has involved all the Members from communities which raised serious objections to the Bill. I have seen Members of Parliament from what we used to know as marginal areas. They have sat with the Committee and gone through the Clauses. I am aware, that the Committee invited the public for public hearings on this Bill. I have gone through the report which has been presented here and I know ... view
• 26 Jul 2016 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we just heard from the Statement that for Kenyans in South Sudan who do not have travel documents, the Government has put in place an arrangement to issue travel certificates. This programme was going on until yesterday, Monday, 25th July, 2016. Could consideration be given to continue with this programme to ensure that any Kenyan in South Sudan who wishes to travel back home is guaranteed travel documents and security escort until they arrive? view
• 26 Jul 2016 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, we are talking about a matter over which Kenyans are very anxious. We know a lot of the information is readily available at the Ministry. Could the Chairperson make every effort possible to come back with answers on Thursday before we go for recess? view