James Lomenen Ekomwa

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I am just following up on the question by Sen. Murango, question number one, about the actions that the Ministry took following the killing of two people. The Cabinet Secretary has responded and said that they introduced patrols, special operations, and many others. March...

Thank you, Cabinet Secretary. Sen. Joe Nyutu, ask your question in under one minute.

Sen. Lomenen Thank you, Senator. Sen. Mumma, proceed. March 5, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 54 Sen. Lomenen same. He said the curfew has been removed, but up to now, the traders are suffering from highway robbery in that road.

Thank you, Senator. Next is Sen. Chute, Senator for Marsabit. Question No.003 RESETTLEMENT AND COMPENSATION OF IDPS IN MARSABIT TOWN

Sen. Lomenen Thank you, Senator. We were proceeding well before you interrupted. We will continue the way we were doing. The Chair has a leeway to increase the time once it gets to one o’clock. We will see how well the Cabinet Secretary will have done in terms of his...

Sen. Lomenen Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. The Deputy Speaker (Sen. Kathuri) : Next Order. What is your point of order, Sen. Kisang? (Sen. Cheruiyot spoke off record)

Sen. Lomenen Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I will repeat. I rise to give Notice of the following Motion – THAT, pursuant to Standing Order No.37, the Senate do now adjourn to discuss a definite matter of urgent national importance, namely, the killing of Kenyan fishermen in the Todonyang...

Sen. Lomenen Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I beg to give Notice of the following Motion– THAT Pursuant to Standing Order No.37, the Senate do now adjourn to discuss a definite matter of urgent national importance— namely, the killing of Kenyan fishermen in Todonyang area. (Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale walked...

Sen. Lomenen Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I beg to give Notice of the following Motion- February 26, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 1 Sen. LomenenTHAT, pursuant to Standing Order No.37, the Senate do now adjourn to discuss a definite matter---

Who is seconding? Sen. Lomenen Sen. Cherarkey.

Sen. LomenenEthiopia Special Forces and the Dassanech community, in a well-planned attack to kill and dump the bodies into the lake. As a matter of fact, more than 22 Turkana fishermen were brutally murdered in cold blood and dumped into the water.So far, little effort has been made to retrieve...

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Sen. Lomenen I have withdrawn the Question, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. (Question withdrawn)

Sen. Lomenen Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, remember I asked a question based on the issue of housing and that is what Sen. Lomenen was also asking. With your indulgence, please, allow the hon. Cabinet Secretary to answer that question because it touches on national interest issues.

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Sen. Lomenenliving in that place should have had the priority to own. However, you know this was not a completely affordable housing project. That is where the problem came from.People were living on that property before the construction and also the land belongs to the county government. So, we would...

Sen. Lomenen Madam Temporary Speaker, I beg to second. (Question proposed)

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Sen. Lomenen Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources regarding health and environmental impact of exploration of oil and natural gas by Tullow Kenya BV in Block 10BB, 13T and 10BA in...

Sen. Lomenen Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Energy on persistent power blackouts and electricity rationing in Lodwar and other major towns in Turkana County. Despite being home to the Turkwel Gorge Hydroelectric Power Station, which...

Sen. Lomenen Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. In the statement, the Committee should-

Sen. Lomenen Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations regarding failure by both county and national governments to manage the flood control project on River Kawalase in Turkana County, leading to...

Sen. Lomenen Yes, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

Sen. Lomenen Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I stand to give notice of the following Motion- THAT AWARE THAT, the livestock sector plays a crucial role in the economic well-being and cultural identity of many communities, particularly in Arid and Semi-Arid (ASAL) regions of Kenya; FURTHER AWARE THAT, cattle rustling...

Sen. Lomenen Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a statement from the Standing Committee on Roads Transportation and Housing regarding the rehabilitation and grading of marram roads in banditry prone areas in Turkana East, Turkana South and Loima Constituency in Turkana...

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Sen. Lomenen Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.52 (1) to make a Statement on a matter of general topical concern, that is, the need for affirmative action to increase the representation of marginalized and underrepresented communities in the Public Service. July 30, 2024 SENATE...

Sen. Lomenen Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.52 (1) to make a statement on a matter of a countrywide and general topical concern, namely the need to recruit additional National Police Reservists (NPRs) in the banditry prone areas of Turkana County, particularly the areas...

Sen. Lomenen On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

Sen. Lomenen Mr. Speaker, Sir, Standing Order No.89 talks of confusion or error. While I was talking with the dignified Member for Busia County, I made an error and placed my vote as “No” instead of “Yes”. I have children and I have taken that responsibility of--- (Laughter)

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