Chris Obure

All parliamentary appearances

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• 15 Jun 2015 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, thank you for the opportunity. First, I want to thank the Speaker of the House for allowing this Special Sitting to discuss this very important Motion relating to the budget process. I also want to thank the Mover, Sen. Murkomen, for effectively and eloquently moving the Motion and to my leader, Sen. Wetangula, for expounding on this Motion when he seconded it and laying the basis for informed debate. The people of Kenya adopted the Constitution of Kenya 2010 overwhelmingly because we all wanted a break from the past constitutional order which placed too much power at ... view
• 15 Jun 2015 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, thank you for the opportunity. First, I want to thank the Speaker of the House for allowing this Special Sitting to discuss this very important Motion relating to the budget process. I also want to thank the Mover, Sen. Murkomen, for effectively and eloquently moving the Motion and to my leader, Sen. Wetangula, for expounding on this Motion when he seconded it and laying the basis for informed debate. The people of Kenya adopted the Constitution of Kenya 2010 overwhelmingly because we all wanted a break from the past constitutional order which placed too much power at ... view
• 28 May 2015 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, first of all, I want to say that sometimes I feel very sorry for the kind of answers which are brought to this House. You have heard that police officers intercepted this truck which was loaded with electricity poles which were dangerously protruding and, therefore, posing a danger to the public. This vehicle was intercepted at a place called Kegati along Keroka-Kisii Road--- view
• 28 May 2015 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, why would police officers allow this vehicle to proceed from the point where it was intercepted for another 12 kilometres when it was clearly posing danger to the public? I have also spoken to the driver of this truck and he confirmed that he was not driving the vehicle. I have also spoken to members of the public, including those who rescued the police officer after he sustained injuries. They also confirmed that it was the police officer who was driving the vehicle. I also spoke to the person who had hired the vehicle and he confirmed ... view
• 28 May 2015 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Chairperson has not stated whether the policemen who were responsible for shooting members of the public will be prosecuted. Secondly, as I speak, I am very sure that this driver is at the police station recording a statement. He has told me he was not driving the vehicle. In the circumstances, could you provide directions as to what should happen? view
• 28 May 2015 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, first, I support this Motion of Adjournment. Secondly, I share the sentiments expressed earlier on by the hon. Speaker in appreciating the work of the Senators particularly this time round. We laud the commitment demonstrated and the concentration in the House which has enabled us to accomplish so much more than we have been able to do in the past. I, therefore, feel that we deserve this recess to go out there and reenergize, have the opportunity to consult with the citizens in our counties and refresh ourselves. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is clear that ... view
• 27 May 2015 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I see that we are moving away from the Statement Hour but, (d) under Statements on the Order Paper today--- view
• 26 May 2015 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Ever since I met Sen. Dullo, I always thought she was a very gracious lady. Am I now being asked not to think so? view
• 26 May 2015 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I first thank Sen. Khaniri for a very clear and authoritative presentation, as well as for the good news which has been brought here, that an agreement has been reached and that we are now in a position to meet the deadline of 27th May 2015, in respect to this particular issue. I also thank the Chairman of the Committee on Land and Natural Resources, Sen. Kivuti, for seconding this Motion and providing guidance in the proceedings that led to this agreement. I also thank the Speaker of the Senate for selecting a strong ... view
• 26 May 2015 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I want to start by appreciating and thanking Sen. Sijeny for her work on this Bill. She has managed to put together this very complex Bill. I know she has worked very hard and I also know that this is the product of great commitment, great focus and determination. The objectives of this Bill are very clear; to provide a framework for advancement of reproductive health rights. I think we need that kind of legal framework that promotes, protects and advances reproductive health rights. Another function is to promote women’s health and safe motherhood. That is ... view