James Lomenen Ekomwa

All parliamentary appearances

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• 20 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: begin with, neither was it their fault for their livestock to be taken. It was the role of the Government. So, why should others be given special consideration as if they are more of Kenyans than others? We were celebrating in Nakuru and saying: “Let us stop more killings and enmity.” However, forgiveness does not remove the consequences of sin. If your ear was removed during the conflict, it will not be replaced even after forgiveness. We are saying, even as we forgive and settle down for peace, let us show responsiveness by ensuring that those who suffered innocently are ... view
• 20 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: I also oppose the amendment. Other than what Hon. ladies have said, nowadays love is not genuine. view
• 20 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: Most of the love that exists is China-made and for the sake of taking care of some of the resources, men or women might decide deliberately to use love to grab land or resources in communities. We must take care of this. That is why I oppose this amendment. view
• 20 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I support the amendment. If the Chairman listens, I request him to take note of a word I am missing in the part that reads “an agreement relating to the investment in the community land shall only be made between the investor and the community.” I thought the phrase “a registered community” could have been used. This is because when you just say “community,” it becomes ambiguous. It is better to be specific and say “a registered community.” The agreement between specific communities should be by people who have registered that land. view
• 20 Apr 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I stand to support this amendment. The most critical problem faced by pastoralists or those who own community land is the issue of boundary disputes. This clause has taken care of that. All the conflicts that we have been experiencing in pastoralist areas are because of land. You will find that they go to war because of grazing land and water points. This is not just a simple issue. This is a serious issue to us. We have to maximise all the avenues. The communities should meet to discuss their issues. If they do not agree, ... view
• 30 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Hon. Deputy Speaker. view
• 30 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. Is it in order for a waiting card to be called an ID? view
• 30 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I rise to strongly oppose this Motion. First and foremost, a waiting card is just like a form. It is like an acknowledgment receipt. It cannot be an ID. A waiting card is just like a form you fill when you are applying for anything. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 30 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: Even when you are applying for a passport, you are given a form to show the start of the verification process. This is to determine whether you qualify for the passport or not. When the Ministry or those concerned are verifying whether you deserve to get an ID, it cannot be an ID. It is a process that is in law. That is not enough. If Al Shabaab can make fake IDs, how about a waiting card? How many waiting cards will be there? It is not true. The Constitution of Kenya says someone who is above 18 must have ... view
• 30 Mar 2016 in National Assembly: Hon. Deputy Speaker, I am very much in order. I have a laminated ID and I know the process I underwent to get it. When you fill that form, the photo is taken. The process is that, one, you need to be vetted. Two, your finger prints have to be taken and analysed to confirm whether you have a criminal issue or you are Al Shabaab. That is why you are given that waiting card. It confirms that you have applied for an ID but it is not automatic that you will get it. So, to say a waiting card ... view