Chris Obure

All parliamentary appearances

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• 21 Nov 2013 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, I am very sympathetic with the Chair of the Committee, hon. Haji, whom I respect very much. I know that he is making very serious and genuine efforts to get this statement. However, I would like to remind him that we are talking about a civil servant who has served this nation for 26 years as an officer of Government. This is a parent who died in unclear circumstances. This was a respected member of the community. His family and children are anxious to know the cause of his death. Therefore, I want to urge, particularly those who ... view
• 21 Nov 2013 in Senate: Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for the opportunity. First, I want to thank the Senator for Nandi, Sen. Sang, for his initiative to bring this Bill here and for moving it very passionately and with clarity. I also want to thank Sen. Amos Wako for adding a professional touch when he eloquently seconded the Bill, and for assuring the country that the Bill does not, in any way, violate constitutional provisions; neither does it violate any existing law. I also want to thank Sen. Wako for assuring this House and the nation at large that, indeed, this Bill is well ... view
• 21 Nov 2013 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. You will agree with me that very important contributions have been made on this subject, and I am sure that they will continue to be made next week. Would I be in order to suggest that the HANSARD report relating to this debate be bound together and sent to the county assemblies’ libraries or offices of the governors and the other people who are interested in this particular debate for record? view
• 12 Nov 2013 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. You will recall that last week the Chairman of the Committee on National Security and Foreign Relations, Sen. Haji, promised to issue a Statement today regarding the death of Mr. Henry Nyabuto Omwange. In fact, we applauded the speed at which he was going to give this Statement but I have not had that response to date. view
• 5 Nov 2013 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the request I am making is in respect of Henry Nyabuto Omwange, a civil servant attached to the Forest Department at Ogembo District Headquarters in Kisii County, whose body was found lying next to a stone on River Gucha. We are asking the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National Government through the Chairman of the Committee on National Security and Foreign Relations to explain the circumstances under which Henry Nyabuto Omwange lost his life and specifically to address the following:- (i)whether he is aware that on the evening of 20th August, 2013 at around 7.00 ... view
• 30 Oct 2013 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir--- view
• 30 Oct 2013 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I welcome your ruling to the extent that it will allow consultations and discussions in this matter and hopefully, in that process, we will reach some understanding. But, Mr. Speaker, Sir, the issue before us raises very fundamental questions; the Constitution of Kenya recognizes the institution of Parliament made up of two Houses; the Senate and the National Assembly. The issue which this Motion raises is one relating to the relationship between the Senate and the National Assembly. I feel that the decision by the National Assembly just simply to ignore, delete or make changes ... view
• 30 Oct 2013 in Senate: Madam Temporary Speaker, I want to reply on behalf of our very able Chairman, Sen. Gideon Moi, who is the Chairman of the Committee on Energy, Roads and Transportation. Madam Temporary Speaker, first, I want to thank the Members for the interest that they have shown in this subject. Particularly, I thank them for appreciating the urgent need to enhance our electric power generating capacity. I am extremely touched by the vigour and enthusiasm that Members have shown in this subject. I am sure that the excellent views which have been put forward will enrich the Report considerably. Madam Temporary ... view
• 29 Oct 2013 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker Temporary Speaker, Sir, for giving me an opportunity to second this important Motion. First, I want to thank the Committee for presenting a very good report. This is a report that has been prepared very professionally. It is very clear and captures the main features of the visit by the Kenyan Delegation. I also want to thank the Chairman of the Committee, Sen. Gideon Moi, for the very excellent, clear and elaborate presentation he has made to this House in moving the Motion. From what he said, you can see that the Chairman is a very ... view
• 17 Oct 2013 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to thank the Chairperson of the Committee for that answer, although it does not address the specific concerns I raised in my request. Mr. Speaker, Sir, various institutions of learning, including universities, have admitted students to pursue courses which will lead to the award of Diploma in Education. You will agree that these students have spent considerable time as well as resources in order to achieve these desired courses and diplomas. Does the Ministry, through the Chair, consider it fair to change goal posts by raising the qualifications to block these students from gaining employment ... view