James Lomenen Ekomwa

All parliamentary appearances

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• 1 Dec 2022 in Senate: The Bible says that when Jesus was teaching, he reached somewhere and saw people who were hungry and were not listening carefully. He told his disciples to feed them two pieces of bread and five fish so as they can listen to the word. This is what we are saying. There are people who are suffering. They have empty stomachs, are thirsty and we need them to vote for this Government, policies and participate in the community. view
• 1 Dec 2022 in Senate: When you keep on losing the voters who are supposed to participate in devolution, do you think you have a future? Yesterday, people were feeding on prosopis seeds. They grind, cook and feed on them. This is a reality. It is not an assumption. There are emergency issues that are emerging, for example, water. There are areas that do not have water. There are areas facing hunger and need food immediately. The relief food provided by the President was not enough. view
• 1 Dec 2022 in Senate: I want to send a request to my President. Article 58 of the Constitution states that- “A state of emergency may be declared only under Article 132 (4) (d)” Article 132 (4) (d) states that- “The President may- (d) subject to Article 58, declare a state of emergency; and” This state of emergency has been supported by Article 58 which says- “(1) A state of emergency may be declared only under Article 132 (4) (d) and only when-- (a) the State is threatened by war, invasion, general insurrection, disorder, natural disaster or other public emergency” So, we are requesting our ... view
• 1 Dec 2022 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 Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 1 Dec 2022 in Senate: climate change. It is only God who knows how he organized these things because he is in control. I concur with Senators who are here. If you are in a position to give help and assist, may the will of God be done. view
• 1 Dec 2022 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, I rise to reply to this Motion. view
• 1 Dec 2022 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I rise to support this Motion on Adjournment. First and foremost, I want to thank the Almighty God for giving us this opportunity to discuss crucial and fundamental issues that concern our respective counties. The Bible says seek ye the kingdom of God first and the other things will come later. I thank God because he has strengthened us. He has given us enough energy to withstand the challenges faced by this nation. I know the recess is not just to go to our respective counties and rest. It is a second phase. We ... view
• 1 Dec 2022 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 Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 1 Dec 2022 in Senate: simple. There is no discrimination or biasness. The people are committed to the issues you raise. They do not see your face, they do not see your dress, and they do not know where you come from. They see the facts and the premises on the table. So, it is very important to be happy. view
• 1 Dec 2022 in Senate: Since I came to Parliament to represent people of Turkana County, this is the first time that I have moved a Motion. view