James Lomenen Ekomwa

All parliamentary appearances

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• 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
• 19 Jun 2014 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Speaker. I want to thank the Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security for the response given. But I want to confirm to this House that I do not think this information or the answer was given by the Cabinet Secretary. This response is not actually very true. I have confirmed and I want to affirm that the information that is given is actually not what is reflected on the ground. First and foremost, the Chairperson has said that measures have been put in place to improve security along Turkana and West Pokot border. ... view
• 19 Jun 2014 in National Assembly: confirm the registration number of the vehicle that they have allocated to the police station because I came from that police station yesterday. The Deputy President was also there and he saw it. There is no vehicle. The other thing that I want to confirm is that, that information is not true. The patrols have not been happening in that area but we have been told that the police have been patrolling there 24 hours. The only people who have been patrolling there 24 hours are the bandits. So, I wonder, does the Chairman have the connection with the bandits ... view
• 19 Jun 2014 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I did not accuse the Chairman. This is what I said- -- view
• 19 Jun 2014 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, this is what I said! view