Chris Obure

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 721 to 730 of 1088.

• 24 Apr 2013 in Senate: Thank you very much, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me the opportunity to make a few remarks. First of all, I want to take this opportunity to thank the people of Kisii County for electing and giving me the opportunity to represent them in this House and serve them. Like others who have spoken before, I also want to congratulate the Speaker and you on your election to lead this honourable House. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want, in particular, to take this early opportunity to support the Statement made in Parliament last week by the honourable Speaker. On ... view
• 17 Apr 2013 in Senate: Thank you Mr. Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity. First of all, I want to thank the Rules and Business Committee for taking the initiative to bring this Motion at this particular time. Devolution is, perhaps, the most important innovation of the new Constitution. I feel, in devolution, we address many of the challenges experienced in this country. It will address the issue of resource allocation and also remove the notion that certain parts of this country have been marginalized because resources will be equitably distributed. Our role as Senators is very clear, specific and stipulated in the Constitution. The role, ... view
• 10 Jan 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me the opportunity to second this Motion for adjournment. Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is a very emotive day, being the last day of sitting of the Tenth Parliament. First of all, I want to acknowledge the role you have played personally in leading the proceedings of this House, and the role played by the Leader of Government Business in steering the affairs of Government in this Chamber. Mr. Speaker, Sir, this Parliament has played its part and has performed its oversight role very effectively. This House is characterised by very energetic hon. Members, ... view
• 9 Jan 2013 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I know that is a very serious Minister. I am not very sure why he is not here this morning but I know he takes the Business of this House seriously. I will try and find out why he is not here. view
• 9 Jan 2013 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am not quite able to explain this. I know that the Minister for Lands is a very serious man who takes the business of this House very seriously. I believe that there must be a strong reason he is not here. We will have to find out. view
• 9 Jan 2013 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I appreciate the gravity of the situation in respect to Kutus Secondary School. However, we know that the Minister for Lands is one of the most active Members of this House. He has been in the forefront advocating for the House to be respected at all times. The fact that he is not here right now, I believe, there must be a strong reason he is not here. I seriously appeal to hon. Members to--- view
• 9 Jan 2013 in National Assembly: Yes, Mr. Speaker, Sir. That is a fair ruling. view
• 9 Jan 2013 in National Assembly: Yes, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Unfortunately, the Minister is not here but I will be prepared to convey any ruling you might wish to make on this. view
• 9 Jan 2013 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, in seconding this Motion, I want to say that we have done extremely well so far and it will be most appropriate if we exercise some patience and understanding so that this House can get the full marks and nothing less. I second. view
• 9 Jan 2013 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, this Procedural Motion is a prerequisite. I second it. view