Chris Obure

All parliamentary appearances

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• 24 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, thank you for the opportunity to make a brief contribution to this Bill. I want, first of all, to congratulate the Minister on his timely act to bring this Bill to the Floor of this House. Issues relating to labour and industrial relations occupy a very important place in the life of this nation. The work force must be fostered and motivated. The welfare of the labour force must also be taken into consideration at all times. Therefore, there is need to foster good industrial relations, so that we can increase productivity, and so that ... view
• 24 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, we must also motivate our workers. I am glad that in this Bill, there is recognition of that fact. That is why I want to thank the Minister for his initiative in this respect. We must ensure harmony and also ensure that disputes arising in labour matters must be resolved very quickly. It is very disappointing to hear that there are 5,000 outstanding cases which have not been resolved. Therefore, I am glad that in a way, this Bill makes provision for ensuring speedy resolution of those disputes. I am also glad that we are ... view
• 24 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the jurisdiction of this court covers disputes between employers and employees, trade unions and employers generally. We hope that from now on, we will see warmer relations between employers and employees for the benefit of this nation. I want to take this opportunity to appeal to the Minister because we have not appointed enough labour inspectors around the country to ensure that workers view
• 24 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Thank you, Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker. view
• 24 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, did you actually say “Ongoro” or “Obure”? view
• 24 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I want to say from the outset that I share the excitement of Dr. Otichilo. I want to thank Mr. Orengo and Mr. Michuki for eloquently presenting this Bill to this House. I also want to thank Members in this House for their patience and determination to sit up to this hour of the night to ensure the passage of these important Bills so that Kenyans can realize the fruits of the new Constitution they overwhelmingly passed. Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, the object, of course, is to establish the Environment and the Land Court with a ... view
• 24 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I am very excited when I read Clause 4(3) which states:- “The Court shall have and exercise its jurisdiction throughout Kenya and shall pursuant to Section 26, ensure reasonable and equitable services in every county.” It is very important that we are being guaranteed access to justice in relation to land matters at the level of every county. The reason the majority of Kenyans overwhelmingly supported the new Constitution was to do with land issues. Kenyans wanted to see change in the way we administer land as a resource. Kenyans have lost land to those who ... view
• 17 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) I am aware that some of the factors that led to the delay in the completion of Central Police Station included inadequate funding from the line Ministry, post- election violence which temporarily displaced persons working at the project, sites and extra works which included a car park. However, the project was completed and officially handed over to the police service on 13th July, 2011. In regard to Kondele Police Station, completion was delayed because of failure on the part of the user to obtain electric power connection. The project was subsequently ... view
• 17 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I confirm that the buildings are complete. A large number of the buildings, especially in Kondele, are fully occupied. I am aware that the Kenya Police Service is in the process of arranging to move in furniture and other things, so that they can effectively occupy the premises. view
• 10 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) The construction of the New Mitihani House has not been completed since its commencement on 3rd March, 1987 due to under-funding over successive years. It is in this context that the project was mutually wound up in 2003 on “as is” basis and placed under the Stalled Projects Completion Programme. The project is being implemented in a phased programme comprising five phases due to inadequate budgetary allocations. I want to report that Phase 1 and Phase 2 were completed and handed over to Kenya National Examinations Council in May 2006 and the ... view