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Sen. Obure On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir.

Sen. Obure Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I just want some guidance. I thank you for your guidance on the proceedings of today. I am sure the Chairperson is about to move this Bill; but the report of the Standing Committee on Finance, Commerce and Budget, which is supposed to be...

Sen. Obure Mr. Deputy Speaker Sir, I am referring to Article 216 (5) of the Constitution which requires the CRA to submit its recommendations to us. I have not seen any copy and I am just wondering how I will be in a position to debate this Bill even before...

Sen. Obure That is correct, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir.

Sen. Obure Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I was just wondering if we, in this House, are in a position to debate the Bill which is about to be tabled and moved meaningfully if we have not been in possession of these documents.

Sen. Obure Mr. Deputy Speaker Sir, I am not a Member of the Committee.

Sen. Obure On a point of of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. April 9, 2015 SENATE DEBATES Sen. Obure Hoja ya nidhamu, Bw. Spika wa Muda. Sisi tunawakilisha Wakenya walio wengi huko mashinani. Leo ni siku muhimu na ni lazima kila mmoja wetu apate nafasi ya kutosha ili tuweze kuangazia...

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Sen. Obure Order, Sen. Murkomen! That is the trouble when a Senator comes to the House at their own time and ignores that things were happening before they came in and then they assume the role of running the House. I am very well and completely seized with the issue...

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Sen. Obure Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I will be very brief. First, I want to thank Sen. Mbura for executing this Petition very effectively and her concern on the plight of the suffering Kenyans. There are so many Kenyans in Saudi Arabia and other countries in the Middle East who...

Sen. Obure Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, when the relevant Senate Committees embark on this investigation, I would like them to come out clearly on the position of the Ministry of Labour and Social Services, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Directorate of Immigration and Registration of Persons. They should be...

Sen. Obure Mr. Speaker, Sir, there is no doubt that the media in this country has played its part in matters relating to the social and economic development of this country. The media has continually given information ensuring that the nation is properly enlightened and educated. There is also no...

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Sen. Obure If Senators followed that kind of trend in seeking clarification; you can get much more within that limited period. March 19, 2015 SENATE DEBATES Sen. Obure recommendation made by the Finance, Commerce and Budget Committee Chairperson, that funds should be directly allocated to the county assembly accounts. This...

If Senators followed that kind of trend in seeking clarification; you can get much more within that limited period.

- “The Controller shall not approve any withdrawal from a public fund unless satisfied that the withdrawal is authorized by law.” The reason I read that section is because I know very well that CRA had a right to do circulars and pamphlets as we discussed the other day and...

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Sen. Obure Yes, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Indeed, he discussed this matter with me and explained the difficulties they are experiencing in obtaining all the information as sought. We also appreciate that some of the issues relate to matters of policy and so on. We have generally accepted that if he...

Sen. Obure Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, the Chairman has tabled this document which is not signed. That means it has not been digested by Members, so I do not know whether he can own this document or what is his intention for submitting it here before it is stamped.

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Sen. Obure Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Education, concerning the perennial problem of cancellation or withholding of schools examination results in Kenya which has shuttered the hopes, aspirations and careers of many children especially in Kisii...

Sen. Obure Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for that direction. March 10, 2015 SENATE DEBATES

Sen. Obure I agree with the sentiments you are expressing from the Chair. This is a matter which affects the lives and the future of our children. Some of them would want to put plans in place so that they resit examinations this year. Two weeks would be too long.

Sen. Obure Mr. Speaker, Sir, you have already addressed some of my concerns through your direction. However, I want to support Sen. Kembi-Gitura from Murang’a and to stress the fact that there is a lot of anxiety out there. Tea farmers, in particular, have been waiting for the outcome of...

Sen. Obure Mr. Speaker, Sir, Thank you, for giving me this opportunity so that I can make a few remarks. Boundary disputes between counties have the potential to affect and disrupt the activities of county governments. Where there is a dispute over a boundary between two or more counties, the...