Chris Obure

All parliamentary appearances

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• 2 Nov 2016 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wish to join you in welcoming Members of the County Assembly of Nandi to the Senate. I had the opportunity to meet them this morning, when they came for consultations with the Senate Committee on Land and Natural Resources. I found them to be serious representatives since they were championing the concerns of the people of Nandi. We had serious discussions on fundamental issues relating to land. We hope to work with them to resolve a number of those issues that they raised on behalf of the people of Nandi. As they join us this afternoon, ... view
• 2 Nov 2016 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, at the time when this issue was raised in this House by Sen. Sang, I did not personally seek any clarification or ride on that request. However, I know that the people of this country have been waiting for a response to these concerns. I recall very clearly listening to the various clarifications sought on that day and one of them, which people have been waiting for, is what action has been taken on the two governors who raided the University intimidating the University management purely on ethnic grounds. The country is waiting for that answer. I ... view
• 1 Nov 2016 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I largely agree with what you are saying. It sounds like a bad story; that farmers went into a contract with Value Pak Foods Limited. They have been doing business, which has helped the economy a great deal and added value to the individual farmers and the economy as a 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 Nov 2016 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, since I requested for the Statement, I cannot deal with it. The request was responded to in the House and I was largely satisfied. However, there are a number of clarifications that were sought, but I am not prepared. I know that the Vice-Chair was going to ask for more time so that she can bring a response. view
• 1 Nov 2016 in Senate: Yes, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. view
• 19 Oct 2016 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I want to seek a clarification. There is a procedure where the first question is usually next to the question. view
• 19 Oct 2016 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, we are aware that tea farmers in all tea growing areas have expressed a strong dissatisfaction regarding the low rates of bonus payments made. Some of these farmers have expressed their anger by burning the homes of the directors of their tea factories. Other groups have boycotted tea picking. As a result, some of the factories are grinding to a halt. Could the low payments be attributed to the fact that the money locked up in the collapsed banks was not available for distribution to the farmers? Secondly, the Acting Chairperson has told us that the ... view
• 19 Oct 2016 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, he said in his response that the CBK had given information to the effect that the banks were healthy and in so doing--- view
• 19 Oct 2016 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, what action has the KTDA taken against the CBK for misleading them? view
• 18 Oct 2016 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I confirm that there were various requests made. The Question was responded to satisfactorily. However, I am aware that other Members sought additional information and that is what remains to be provided. view