Chris Obure

All parliamentary appearances

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• 1 Jul 2015 in Senate: Yes, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 1 Jul 2015 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I was initially worried about the few students who have not gone back. However, much more fundamental issues have emerged; the fact that all learning institutions in the north eastern counties are closed. This is a very serious matter. We are denying children their fundamental right. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I agree with the suggestion made by the Senator for Nyeri County, Sen. Kagwe, that the Cabinet Secretary (CS) should be invited here so that we discuss with him and avoid giving the impression that we are giving in to terrorists. We should put our foot ... view
• 1 Jul 2015 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I also want to thank the Chairman for a very elaborate answer. However, in the face of increasing volumes of imports, what specific measures is the Government taking to stem this trend? Secondly, what strategy or incentives are being offered to promote exports of goods and services in order to mitigate the decline in the balance of payments? In my opinion, that is urgent and we need to come up with that strategy. view
• 1 Jul 2015 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. First, the initiative by Sen. Elachi to bring this Bill at this opportune time is a big step in the right direction. Food is life and this Bill is, therefore, very important. I congratulate her for this initiative and urge my colleagues to support the Bill. In accordance with Article 210 of the Constitution, every Kenyan has the right to be free from hunger and, in fact, the right to access good quality food and in the right quantities. This places a requirement for both the national and county governments to work together in ... view
• 30 Jun 2015 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I just wanted to appreciate the direction that you have given, to refer this matter to the RBC. I do hope that when the RBC considers this matter, it will uphold the position that once a Statement has been requested here by a Member, it becomes the property of the House. This is because all of us cannot 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
• 30 Jun 2015 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am aware that--- view
• 30 Jun 2015 in Senate: Sorry, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I am aware that the Chairman of the Committee on Education, Sen. Karaba, was not here last week. This matter came up last week and the Vice Chair of the Committee, Sen. Halima, knew exactly what supplementary issues had been raised. Therefore, she came ready with the supplementary information required. If Sen. Halima is allowed to do so, we can make progress. view
• 30 Jun 2015 in Senate: That would be quite satisfactory for me so that we can make progress. view
• 30 Jun 2015 in Senate: On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker. I am wondering if it is in order for Sen. (Prof.) Lonyangapuo to raise the example of Jesus Christ, when he was appointed. view
• 30 Jun 2015 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, if you could give me some indulgence. Sen. (Prof.) Lonyangapuo is a Christian. We are all trying to follow the example of Jesus Christ in every respect. Is he in order to question that? view