James Lomenen Ekomwa

All parliamentary appearances

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• 29 Nov 2023 in Senate: Kenyan citizens in Ugandan prisons and promote peaceful co-existence among border communities. (3) Clarify whether there are strategies implemented to enhance border security and prevent further mistreatment or killing of individuals in Turkana County. I thank you. view
• 29 Nov 2023 in Senate: Kenyan citizens in Ugandan prisons and promote peaceful co-existence among border communities. (3) Clarify whether there are strategies implemented to enhance border security and prevent further mistreatment or killing of individuals in Turkana County. I thank you. view
• 17 Oct 2023 in Senate: Thank you Mr. Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity. I submit a Petition to the Senate concerning the state of insecurity in Turkana County. I, the undersigned citizen of the Republic of Kenya and resident of Turkana County do hereby authorize the Senator for Turkana County, Sen. James Ekomwa Lomenen, MP, to present this Petition to the Senate on my behalf and on behalf of the residents of Turkana County. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I hereby draw the attention of the Senate to the following: (1) Turkana Community has a long history of enduring inter-community raids, a challenge that has persisted for ... view
• 17 Oct 2023 in Senate: (h) consider rearming National Police Reservists (NPRs) selecting under strict supervision and accountability mechanisms. Ensure they are adequately trained and controlled; and, (i) approve allocation of more resources to security agencies operating in Turkana County to improve their effectiveness in combating insecurity. I thank you. view
• 11 Oct 2023 in Senate: On a point of order, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. view
• 11 Oct 2023 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, given the importance of this Bill, I seek guidance from you so that we limit the contribution time of the Members, maybe to between three and five minutes will be okay. view
• 5 Oct 2023 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise, pursuant to Standing Order No.52(1), to make a Statement on a matter of county-wide and general topical concern, namely; the disparities in service delivery to refugee communities in Kakuma and Kalobeyei camps and the Turkana Community. Mr. Speaker, Sir, Kakuma Refugee Camp, which comprises of Kakuma One, Two, Three and Four, and the Kalobeyei integrated settlement, houses a registered population of 196,666 refugees and asylum seekers as of July, 2020. These camps have served as places for refugees fleeing conflict and persecution. However, they have simultaneously presented unprecedented challenges, particularly for the Turkana ... view
• 5 Oct 2023 in Senate: 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
• 5 Oct 2023 in Senate: between the host and refugee communities, discrimination against the locals in accessing services is still persistent. Mr. Speaker, Sir, these services include- 1. Scholarships and material support for vulnerable children; 2. Health services, where refugees receive preferential treatment; 3. Gender based violence and child protection services; 4. Training programmes, such as technical training and kitchengarden training, which are generally geared toward refugees; 5. Access to clean water, whereby locals are denied access to water points and boreholes, which are often strategically located to primarily serve refugee communities; 6. Job opportunities at the UNHCR, whereby members of the Turkana Community are ... view
• 5 Oct 2023 in Senate: 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