James Lomenen Ekomwa

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 631 to 640 of 730.

• 3 Jul 2014 in National Assembly: This oversight board is very necessary in the county because there are so many problems in the county. A county like Turkana has innumerable problems. So, if leaders cannot sit down and prioritise their needs and make sure these funds that have been allocated to Turkana County go to the right needs, we will actually be misusing these funds. view
• 3 Jul 2014 in National Assembly: This oversight board is very necessary in the county because there are so many problems in the county. A county like Turkana has innumerable problems. So, if leaders cannot sit down and prioritise their needs and make sure these funds that have been allocated to Turkana County go to the right needs, we will actually be misusing these funds. view
• 3 Jul 2014 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, secondly, it is better to be led by one lion than by 100 rats. This is what I mean: In a society like Kenya we need strong leaders. These are leaders who can be very authoritative. view
• 3 Jul 2014 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, secondly, it is better to be led by one lion than by 100 rats. This is what I mean: In a society like Kenya we need strong leaders. These are leaders who can be very authoritative. view
• 3 Jul 2014 in National Assembly: I think you are being distracted by the consultations. I will repeat this statement. It is better to be led by one lion than by 100 rats. This is what I mean: In a corrupt society, you need a strong legislator. That is someone with authority and someone who can give direction. If we cannot have strong leadership, leaders who can stand firm and say “Let these funds go to water, health services and to address hunger”, then we will never see the impact of devolution since funds will be misused. view
• 3 Jul 2014 in National Assembly: I think you are being distracted by the consultations. I will repeat this statement. It is better to be led by one lion than by 100 rats. This is what I mean: In a corrupt society, you need a strong legislator. That is someone with authority and someone who can give direction. If we cannot have strong leadership, leaders who can stand firm and say “Let these funds go to water, health services and to address hunger”, then we will never see the impact of devolution since funds will be misused. view
• 3 Jul 2014 in National Assembly: So, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I support this Report 100 per cent. The only thing I oppose is the idea that the Senator will be the chair. I can also be the chair. It does not mean that if you are the Senator or governor it is automatic to be the chairman. No. In fact, it should be mandatory that the Member of Parliament in the National Assembly should be the chair because he or she represents people nationally. We should leave it open. We should meet as Members and choose a person of integrity who can lead. My wife ... view
• 3 Jul 2014 in National Assembly: So, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, I support this Report 100 per cent. The only thing I oppose is the idea that the Senator will be the chair. I can also be the chair. It does not mean that if you are the Senator or governor it is automatic to be the chairman. No. In fact, it should be mandatory that the Member of Parliament in the National Assembly should be the chair because he or she represents people nationally. We should leave it open. We should meet as Members and choose a person of integrity who can lead. My wife ... view
• 3 Jul 2014 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, although I support I have a privilege or a right to refuse what is not necessary so that the other Members who will contribute can also oppose on that aspect or we can still amend it. So, I support. view
• 3 Jul 2014 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, although I support I have a privilege or a right to refuse what is not necessary so that the other Members who will contribute can also oppose on that aspect or we can still amend it. So, I support. view