James Lomenen Ekomwa

All parliamentary appearances

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• 27 Sep 2023 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity. I take this opportunity to welcome students from St. Augustine Primary School, the students from the Medical Training College and our leaders who have been leading us in the past, including Hon. Erastus, the current Principal Secretary, who was also the Speaker of the County Assembly, and Emeritus Speaker of the Senate, Hon. Ekwee Ethuro. I take this time to welcome them to learn from this Senate Mashinani. We have broken the record. I hope they see that Senate Mashinani is a good, vital and fundamental initiative that enables us to learn ... view
• 27 Sep 2023 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I will ask a straightforward question First and foremost, right now, Turkana especially Lodwar and Loima have been experiencing power blackouts. Even the Senate has a power backup because of the prior information that Lodwar and Loima have been experiencing blackouts. When I visited the Station, I was told that there was a contractor called IberAfrica who has been providing electricity for the last years in Turkana and the County has never been short of electricity. The contractor was changed and some generators were brought in which cannot meet to demand for power in ... view
• 27 Sep 2023 in National Assembly: 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 Services,Senate. view
• 27 Sep 2023 in National Assembly: I do not know whether the word Turkana will connect the power from Lake Turkana wind power. I wonder. It is a paradox. Lastly, there is a village known as Lorokwen. It is just 500 meters from Turkwel Hydroelectric power station. Up to now, it has been 15 years, and Turkwel village which is across the river is enjoying power. Lorokwen which is across the river on the other side has no power, yet it has institutions such as hospitals, and secondary and primary schools. They are enjoying blackouts. Kindly clarify why we are denying Lorokwen village, Turkana County, and ... view
• 26 Sep 2023 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for this golden opportunity. I was very worried that the Speaker had forgotten me. view
• 26 Sep 2023 in National Assembly: I knew that you would not. I am sorry that we came late. We had taken the Committee on Energy to Tullow Oil in Lokichar which is 90 kilometres from here. Yesterday, we went to Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP) to get rid of blackouts in this nation. I am very happy for giving me permission to mobilize the county. On Wednesday, I came here and went to every radio station. I also sensitized the youth and women to make sure that they were aware that God had given us an opportunity to hold Senate view
• 26 Sep 2023 in National Assembly: To us, this is a special opportunity. This is because most of the time, I have cried in the Senate while saying that we were marginalized and forgotten in the Sessional Paper of 1965. We were denied many opportunities that we deserved. However, this time, I can confidently say that Turkana County belongs to Kenya. view
• 26 Sep 2023 in National Assembly: 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 Services,Senate. view
• 26 Sep 2023 in National Assembly: As we prepare to go back, I know that everybody will say that they have come from the furthest corner of Kenya and they have learned many things in Turkana County. Finally, I know that we have challenges just like in every community. We were with the senior Senators in Lokichar to see the challenges faced by the community brought by the Tullow organization. I am very happy to see that all the invited Senators are here. I am telling my community that the people whom they see on television and newspapers and hear on radio, are all here. You ... view
• 26 Sep 2023 in National Assembly: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity. I rise to support this Bill. Mr. Speaker, Sir, if you look at most health centres, dispensaries or the so-called hospitals, you will find that there are many challenges that these facilities are facing. For instance, most of them lack funds. Additionally, you will also realise that the management of most of these health facilities are not trustworthy because of how they manage the funds. It is always questionable. Mr. Speaker, Sir, we want to devolve everything that is meant to be devolved and bring the services closer to the people. These ... view