James Lomenen Ekomwa

All parliamentary appearances

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• 17 Apr 2024 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I thank the Cabinet Secretary for taking this opportunity to be here. I want to ask our beloved Cabinet Secretary the reason there is a stalemate in the construction of the Lokichogio-Nakodok Road. I know this is because of the issue of insecurity from the Toposa of Southern Sudan. They have refused the construction of the road to be continued from Lokichogio to Nakodok, which is 11 kilometres. I do appreciate the Government of Kenya because there is deployment of KDF in Nadapal. I also request the Cabinet Secretary to go ahead and deploy that ... view
• 26 Mar 2024 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I support this Bill with amendment. If you look at what is happening in West Pokot, Turkana, Samburu, Marakwet and Tharaka Nithi counties, you will find--- view
• 26 Mar 2024 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for protecting me. This is a very important issue. Many killings that happen in the Northern part of Kenya are due to boundary disputes. People and leaders have imagined boundaries. What happens is that the pastoralists follow the livestock and the livestock do not know boundaries. They do not understand the demarcation. They are supposed to be led. I need the amendments because majority of the leaders were not involved in the Districts and Provinces Act of 1992. For example, the Turkana leadership was not involved in the decision of the boundary in 1992. ... view
• 26 Mar 2024 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. First and foremost, I had asked the sponsor of the Bill to consult the leadership, key elders, professionals and all the people working with the public administration. If you are very keen, you will find that some problems were caused by the public administration. For example, an area such as Kapedo, which is just a sub-location, has 10 chiefs. You will find chiefs who are employed by the public administration in Baringo area and another five chiefs employed by the same administration in Turkana County. So, how will we solve this overlapping? The Government ... view
• 26 Mar 2024 in Senate: public participation, also consult Kenya Forces. This is because, they know where to start and end when they are mapping these counties. They are well informed. I support this Bill with amendments. Since the minutes we have been given are few, I urge the Sponsor of the Bill to give the professionals and leadership of Turkana County enough time, to give you the heavy memorandum on this issue so that, we can see the problem between us and West Pokot. view
• 20 Mar 2024 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I would like to ask the Cabinet Secretary whether the schools that were destroyed and affected by the bandits in Turkana County have been constructed. view
• 20 Mar 2024 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I would like to ask the Cabinet Secretary whether the schools that were destroyed and affected by the bandits in Turkana County have been constructed. view
• 19 Mar 2024 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.52(1) to make a Statement on a matter of inter-county concern, namely, the urgent need to improve water transportation in Lake Turkana, to enhance trade and connectivity. I bring to your attention the pressing issue of challenging water transportation in Lake Turkana, which has significantly impeded trade between the Turkana and other communities residing on the opposite side of the Lake. Despite the vast potential for trade and economic exchange, the absence of proper water transportation vessels suitable for a large-scale transportation has hindered the realization of these opportunities. Mr. Speaker, ... view
• 19 Mar 2024 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.52(1) to make a Statement on a matter of inter-county concern, namely, the urgent need to improve water transportation in Lake Turkana, to enhance trade and connectivity. I bring to your attention the pressing issue of challenging water transportation in Lake Turkana, which has significantly impeded trade between the Turkana and other communities residing on the opposite side of the Lake. Despite the vast potential for trade and economic exchange, the absence of proper water transportation vessels suitable for a large-scale transportation has hindered the realization of these opportunities. Mr. Speaker, ... view
• 19 Mar 2024 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I seek your protection from the Senators who are seated behind me. view