James Lomenen Ekomwa

All parliamentary appearances

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• 14 Oct 2024 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity. I have listened to the counsel from both sides. We have a heavy duty to do in this House and we need time. If you see the voluminous books that are with us, there are many contents that we have to listen to before we make a ruling. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate. view
• 14 Oct 2024 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I urge you and this House to give us an opportunity, as Senators, to be judges and make a ruling of this appeal by making a vote and then we continue from there. view
• 9 Oct 2024 in Senate: Yes, Mr. Speaker, Sir. view
• 9 Oct 2024 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I stand to give notice of the following Motion- THAT AWARE THAT, the livestock sector plays a crucial role in the economic well-being and cultural identity of many communities, particularly in Arid and Semi-Arid (ASAL) regions of Kenya; FURTHER AWARE THAT, cattle rustling has become a major hindrance to economic development, severely affecting pastoralist communities that heavily rely on livestock for their livelihood, leading to loss of life, destruction of property and displacement of families; APPRECIATING THAT, over the years, various interventions have been introduced by both the National and county Governments, including security operations, ... view
• 9 Oct 2024 in Senate: the menace of cattle rustling and provision of livestock insurance to protect farmers in case of loss; CONCERNED THAT, despite Government efforts, cattle rustling continues to thrive, driven by organized crime syndicates, political interference and cultural practices, which severely undermines the economic stability and social cohesion of affected communities, thereby contravening the right of pastoralists to acquire and own property as stated in Article 40(1) of the Constitution; FURTHER CONCERNED THAT the lack of adequate legal frameworks, affordable and comprehensive insurance schemes for livestock and financial security for pastoralist communities has left many families vulnerable to poverty due to the ... view
• 9 Oct 2024 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Energy on persistent power blackouts and electricity rationing in Lodwar and other major towns in Turkana County. Despite being home to the Turkwel Gorge Hydroelectric Power Station, which generates 106 megawatts of electricity, major towns in Turkana County remain unconnected to the national grid and continue to rely on diesel generators for power. Just last week, two key diesel generators failed in Lodwar Town, leading to severe electricity rationing with residents now receiving power for only four hours a day. This ... view
• 9 Oct 2024 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, please protect me from the noise. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate. view
• 9 Oct 2024 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. In the statement, the Committee should- (1) State steps being taken to connect Turkana’s major towns, including Lodwar, Lokori, Kalokol, Kakuma and Lokochogio to the national power grid. (2) Ascertain the progress made by the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) in expanding electricity infrastructure in Turkana and determine the state of stalled projects that were meant to increase electrification in the county. (3) State any measures in place by Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) to facilitate power supply from Turkwel Power Station to Turkana’s towns, providing targeted intervention to alleviate the current ... view
• 9 Oct 2024 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations regarding failure by both county and national governments to manage the flood control project on River Kawalase in Turkana County, leading to significant damage of property and displacement of residents in several villages. Despite significant funds being allocated by the National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority (NWHSA) for the project which was initiated in 2021, recent heavy rains have caused failure of the gabions and other flood control measures, resulting in widespread devastation in Lower ... view
• 9 Oct 2024 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources regarding health and environmental impact of exploration of oil and natural gas by Tullow Kenya BV in Block 10BB, 13T and 10BA in South Lokichar Basin in Turkana County. Communities living near the drilling sites have expressed serious concerns regarding water contamination and environmental degradation caused by hazardous waste from the drilling activities, which have already resulted in death of numerous livestock and pose significant risks to human health. This is despite Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) ... view