Chris Obure

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• 19 Apr 2016 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I will try to be very brief. THE KILLING OF TWO PEOPLE IN KAJIADO COUNTY BY MARAUDING ELEPHANTS view
• 19 Apr 2016 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, on 17th March this year, the Senator for Kajiado, requested for a statement from the Chairperson of the Committee on Land and Natural Resources on the killing of two people in Kajiado County. He specifically requested that an explanation be given on the circumstances that led to the death of Mr. Saitoti Santamu Oleku and three year old Ntompo Ntoipo Nchaiyo within Kajiado East Constituency on 2nd February, 2016, and 6th March, 2016, respectively. Secondly, he wanted an explanation on the status of compensation claims for the two victims. Lastly, he sought an explanation on the ... view
• 19 Apr 2016 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to clarify that we are aware that the accident involving the child took place on the 6th March, 2016. So, on the 24th February, 2016, when this Compensation Committee met, the child was alive. What I said in response was that both the relatives and the guardian of this child have been identified. They have been given claim forms to fill and they have done that. What I said is that we hope that at the next meeting of this Compensation Committee, the case of the child will be discussed and the recommendations made. ... view
• 19 Apr 2016 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, what I said is that after the first incident involving Mr. Saitoti Santam, the committee went on to meet and discuss his compensation claim. They made a recommendation that he be paid an amount to the tune of Kshs5 million. Subsequently, there was the case of the child on the 6th March, 2016. The relatives of the child has been given the forms to fill, which they have done and the committee at its next meeting will consider the issue of compensation for the child. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information ... view
• 14 Apr 2016 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table of the Senate, today Thursday, 14th April, 2016:- The Report of the Standing Committee on Roads and Transportation on the stakeholder’s forum held on 3rd February, 2016 at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi. view
• 14 Apr 2016 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to give notice of the following Motion:- 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
• 14 Apr 2016 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I regret to report that despite efforts to obtain a response, we have not been fortunate to be furnished with any. But we are still pursuing the matter with the relevant Ministry. view
• 14 Apr 2016 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the sentiments expressed by the Senator for Samburu are shared by many Kenyans. We appreciate the importance of this matter and I can assure the Senator that we will do everything to make sure that we get an elaborate answer to his request. view
• 14 Apr 2016 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Statement by the Senator for Meru is shocking. The action by the governor is denying access to medical facilities in respect of those in need of them. This Senate had been petitioned by governors through a memorandum to the effect that they had not been consulted regarding the leasing of this equipment by the national Government. About ten days ago, we met the Cabinet Secretary responsible for matters relating to Health in this Chamber. We interrogated him on issues relating to procurement of the equipment. He demonstrated to us that there were meetings with governors and ... view
• 14 Apr 2016 in Senate: particularly those in need of these services. view