Oginga Oburu

Sen. (Dr.) Oburu Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I would like to take this opportunity, just as my colleagues have done, to congratulate the committee, which was negotiating the Division of Revenue between the Equitable Shareable Revenue. They did a good job. However, the job they did as far as...

Sen. (Dr.) OburuMadam Temporary Speaker, the returning officer was usually the District Commissioner (DC) and he or she would declare that the seat was won unopposed. Once that was declared, there would be a new MP before the one month expired. That would be the end of you because there...

Thank you, Senator. Sen. Munyi Mundigi, proceed.

Sen. (Dr.) Oburu Thank you, Senator. Sen. Munyi Mundigi, proceed. (Applause)

Sen. Mungatana?

Sen. (Dr.) Oburu, would you like to be informed by Sen. Mungatana? Sen. (Dr.) Oburu Yes, Madam Temporary Speaker.

Sen. (Dr.) Oburu Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I do not wish to contribute to that.

Sen. (Dr.) Oburu Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I take this opportunity to thank my Deputy Minority Leader, Sen. Wambua, for bringing to the attention of this House the issue of the dam being constructed downstream of Tana River. This is affecting Tharaka Nithi and Kitui counties. The issues he has...

Sen. (Dr.) Oburu Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I used to grow coffee in Nandi and I am still a farmer there. I want to comment on this International Tea Day because Kenya produces very high-quality tea. Internationally, Kenyan tea is used for blending other low-quality teas, so much...

Are you referring to Sen. Cherarkey? Sen. (Dr.) Oburudone. It is not in my position. Therefore, I am asking the President and the Cabinet Secretary for Diaspora and Foreign Affairs to do what is needful. These are our people who sleep hungry and go without medication. I am requesting that...

Sen. (Dr.) OburuSen. Kavindu Muthama, you can reply. May 15, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 32

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Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, you know I have tremendous respect for Sen. (Dr.) Oburu. I know he is the substantive Senator of Siaya. My point has been made, but I profusely withdraw and apologise to him. I ask him to stick to the mandate of oversight and not about protecting...

Sen. Cherarkey, you know you should use the best language possible when referring to your colleague. You would not be happy to be told you are the PA to Governor Sang.

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Sen. (Dr.) Oburu Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise to comment on the Statement sought by the Senator for Embu County, Sen. Alexander Mundigi, on the issue May 14, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 9 Sen. (Dr.) Oburuof the dams which should be used for multipurpose. The dams the Senator is...

Sen. (Dr.) Oburu Mr. Speaker, Sir, pursuant to Standing Order No.105, can the Senator substantiate that the deputy governor of Siaya does not have a vehicle, allocation of funds or fuel? These are wild allegations that should not be left to slide without any substantiation. May 14, 2024 SENATE DEBATES...

Sen. (Dr.) Oburu On a point of Order, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

Sen. (Dr.) Oburu Thank you. Bwana Cabinet Secretary? The Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration (Hon. (Prof.) Kithure Kindiki) : Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker. With regards to the statement raised by the distinguished Senator for Lamu County, just as he has thanked us; my colleagues and I in...

Sen. (Dr.) Oburu Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for the opportunity to welcome the delegation from the three counties of Bungoma, Siaya and Mandera. You have made a good choice to come to the Senate. This Senate is meant to defend and represent counties, and you will not regret your...

Sen. (Dr.) OburuMr. Speaker, Sir, the other issue is on OSR. This is an area where counties can get additional money to supplement the equitable share from the national Government. However, some counties leave a lot of loopholes and do not even want to go modern by using electronic means...

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Thank you. Sen. Kisang’ you want to speak to this?

Yes. I have put an intervention, Mr. Chairman, Sir. I do not know if the farmers agreed with this Bill during the public participation because this is retrogressive. The farmer should be free to sell their cane where they wish. Otherwise, a miller might take your cane and then they...

Sen. (Dr.) Oburu Mr. Chairman, Sir, I was being informed. The Chairperson (Sen. Kathuri) : Please, conclude.

Sen. (Dr.) Oburu Yes, Madam Temporary Chairperson, because it is differently composed than what we had proposed initially. The Temporary Chairperson (Sen. Veronica Maina) : Can the secretariat then circulate the New Schedule, so that Sen. M. Kajwang’ can see whether his concerns have been addressed in the New Schedule?...

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Sen. (Dr.) Oburu On a point of information. April 24, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 25 Sen. (Dr.) Oburu I totally oppose this over-regulation of farmers. The Chairperson (