Chris Obure

All parliamentary appearances

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• 9 Jul 2015 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise to seek a Statement from the Chairperson of the Committee on National Security and Foreign Relations regarding the death of Bernard Okindo Mageto, a police officer who was found dead at his station of duty on Friday, 19th June, 2015. Corporal Bernard Okindo Mageto was attached to the Administration Police (AP) and deployed at O’Moraa AP Camp, Kegogi; Marani Sub-County in Kisii County. In the response, the Chairperson should address the following:- (1) the circumstances which led to his death; (2) whether the police carried out investigations on this incidence, and if so, give ... view
• 9 Jul 2015 in Senate: Yes, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 8 Jul 2015 in Senate: seconded. view
• 8 Jul 2015 in Senate: seconded. view
• 7 Jul 2015 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have had some consultations with Sen. Sang. While I accept that arrangement and the fact that many Senators here will welcome the session with the IEBC to explain the broader issues relating to their function, I was wondering; does that obviate the need for us to get a written response to my request? view
• 7 Jul 2015 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have been listening to the response given by the Vice Chairperson. We have been told of people who were shot, killed, injured and robbed 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
• 2 Jul 2015 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I thank Sen. Billow for the clarification and for being very exhaustive in the way he has explained it. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, this Senate is receiving very negative publicity as a result of this decision. Despite the very good explanation by the Chairman, I am not quite sure that the general public out there will get precisely what the Senate’s position is. I was wondering if you could direct from your position that the Communications Department of the Senate takes up this matter and makes sure that the Chairman’s exposition receives as much coverage as ... view
• 2 Jul 2015 in Senate: Thank you very much, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I appreciate your remarks. Let me start my contribution by thanking my leader, Sen. Abdirahman, for moving this Motion, which brings into focus the predicament facing learning institutions and particularly children in the three counties of North Eastern Kenya. This Motion tells a very sad story; that in some parts of this country, children cannot access education because of security challenges. The provisions of our Constitution, more specifically Chapter 4, Articles 43 and 53, are categorical on the rights of children. Children have a right to free and compulsory basic education. Nobody ... view
• 1 Jul 2015 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I clearly saw you bow to both sides. I do not know which Deputy Speaker the Senator for Nandi was observing. 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
• 1 Jul 2015 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I thank the Chairperson for those clarifications. As you have heard, the Chairperson of the Committee on Education has said that there are a number of students who have given a firm indication that they do not wish to go back to Garissa TTC due to fear for their lives. He has also said that the Ministry will be considering what action to take in regard to those students. We are now coming to the end of the second term and it would appear that considerable time has been wasted. Will these students catch ... view