Chris Obure

All parliamentary appearances

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• 21 Apr 2016 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, that is okay. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate view
• 21 Apr 2016 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. The Senator for Elgeyo-Marakwet has just mentioned the name of Hon. Ababu Namwamba without indicating what he said. view
• 21 Apr 2016 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I would like to make very brief remarks. Issues of climate change have a strong bearing on the survival and well being of the human race. A lot needs to be done, particularly in the area of environment and how to improve it. I am very happy that we have now agreed on a law that will help us to deal with the various challenges relating to climate change and our environment. This is a good move for the present and future generations. The work involved in crafting The Climate Change Bill (National Assembly Bill No.1 ... view
• 20 Apr 2016 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I oppose this Procedural Motion because I strongly believe that the sittings of the Senate are known and predictable. We should not be taken by surprise that a sitting is urgently required the following day. We have just The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate view
• 20 Apr 2016 in Senate: seconded. view
• 20 Apr 2016 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, let me start by paying tribute to our sports men and women who have brought glory and honor to our country. In athletics --- view
• 20 Apr 2016 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, thank you for that recognition. In athletics, we all recognise that Nyantika Maiyoro of Kisii County was the first Kenyan to win a medal in an international competition during the Melbourne Commonwealth Games in the 1960s. We also recognize Wilson Kiprugut of Kericho County who won the first medal in the Olympics Games in Tokyo in 1964. We recognise the late Naftali Temu of Nyamira County who won the first gold medal in the Mexico Olympics in 1968. In the same Olympics, Kipchoge Keino and Amos Biwott both won gold medals. I believe Kipchoge Keino is ... view
• 20 Apr 2016 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I am humbled by those remarks. I believe if I was born around this time, this century, maybe, I would be playing in those ranks. I believe that there is tremendous talent in football all over this country which can be nurtured and tapped. The problem of football in Kenya is poor organisation and management and inadequate funding and investment. We need selfless and committed leadership in football; a committed leadership with a vision to take the game to the next level. As supporters of football, we must accept the basic principle that in participating - ... view
• 19 Apr 2016 in Senate: Yes. view
• 19 Apr 2016 in Senate: Yes, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view