James Lomenen Ekomwa

Sen. Lomenen Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise, pursuant to Standing Order No.52 (1) to make a Statement of general topical concern. It concerns the urgent need to discontinue the curfew in major towns and centres in Aroo Sub-county, Turkana County. I address this Statement with a matter of...

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 need for construction of feeder roads in the bandit-prone North Rift counties of Turkana, Samburu, Baringo and West...

Sen. Lomenen Mr. Speaker, Sir, the primary purpose of a curfew in insecurity prone areas is typically to enhance security and protect citizens from potential threats during certain hours. If it is observed that the curfew is not effectively achieving these goals, its continuation may be questionable, since security officers...

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 National Security and Foreign Relations regarding the insufficiency of National Police Reservists (NPRs) in curbing insecurity in Turkana County and surrounding regions. In the Statement, the...

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 on security enhancement along the Kenya-Uganda border in Turkana County. In the Statement, the Committee should-

Sen. Lomenen Yes, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

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--- (Sen. Kathuri consulted loudly)

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 National Security and Foreign Relations regarding the insufficiency of National Police Reservists (NPRs) in curbing insecurity in Turkana County and surrounding regions. In the Statement, the...

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 on security enhancement along the Kenya-Uganda border in Turkana County. In the Statement, the Committee should-

Sen. Lomenen Yes, Mr. Speaker, Sir.

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--- (Sen. Kathuri consulted loudly)

Sen. Lomenen Thank you Mr. Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity. I submit a Petition to the Senate concerning the state of insecurity in Turkana County. I, the undersigned citizen of the Republic of Kenya and resident of Turkana County do hereby authorize the Senator for Turkana County, Sen. James Ekomwa...

Sen. Lomenen Thank you Mr. Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity. I submit a Petition to the Senate concerning the state of insecurity in Turkana County. I, the undersigned citizen of the Republic of Kenya and resident of Turkana County do hereby authorize the Senator for Turkana County, Sen. James Ekomwa...

Sen. Lomenen Thank you Mr. Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity. I submit a Petition to the Senate concerning the state of insecurity in Turkana County. I, the undersigned citizen of the Republic of Kenya and resident of Turkana County do hereby authorize the Senator for Turkana County, Sen. James Ekomwa...

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Sen. Lomenen The Senate Majority Leader?

Sen. Lomenen Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I do not want to be informed. (Laughter) October 5, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 44 Sen. LomenenBetween Uganda and Turkana County, there is no Kenya Defence Forces (KDF). Between Ethiopia and Turkana County, there is no KDF. Between Southern Sudan and Turkana County, there is...

Sen. Lomenen Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I am saying that the Government delayed in the disarmament of these bandits and terrorists. Now, the arms are in the hands of people who are not licensed to have them. When the Cabinet Secretary of Interior goes to a certain area,...

Sen. Lomenen Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I support this Motion of Adjournment. I am perplexed to see our colleagues talking about tribes and the President. To me, a bandit is a bandit, regardless of which community he comes from. His aim is to kill, destroy and damage. Terrorists and al-Shabaab...

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 Energy regarding inadequate electricity transmission infrastructure connecting major towns within Turkana County to the national grid connection. This is despite their close proximity to electricity generation...

Sen. Lomenen Yes, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I have read it several times. Even the Cabinet Secretary has answered it several times.

Sen. Lomenen Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I have read the first Statement several times. I request that it be cancelled.

Sen. Lomenen Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise, pursuant to Standing Order No.52 (1) , to make a Statement on a matter of county-wide and general topical concern, namely; the disparities in service delivery to refugee communities in Kakuma and Kalobeyei camps and the Turkana Community. Mr. Speaker, Sir,...

Sen. Lomenen Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I do not want to be informed. (Laughter) October 5, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 44 Sen. LomenenBetween Uganda and Turkana County, there is no Kenya Defence Forces (KDF). Between Ethiopia and Turkana County, there is no KDF. Between Southern Sudan and Turkana County, there is...

Sen. Lomenen Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I am saying that the Government delayed in the disarmament of these bandits and terrorists. Now, the arms are in the hands of people who are not licensed to have them. When the Cabinet Secretary of Interior goes to a certain area,...

Sen. Lomenen Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I support this Motion of Adjournment. I am perplexed to see our colleagues talking about tribes and the President. To me, a bandit is a bandit, regardless of which community he comes from. His aim is to kill, destroy and damage. Terrorists and al-Shabaab...

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 Energy regarding inadequate electricity transmission infrastructure connecting major towns within Turkana County to the national grid connection. This is despite their close proximity to electricity generation...

Sen. Lomenen Yes, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I have read it several times. Even the Cabinet Secretary has answered it several times.

Sen. Lomenen Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I have read the first Statement several times. I request that it be cancelled.

Sen. Lomenen Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise, pursuant to Standing Order No.52 (1) , to make a Statement on a matter of county-wide and general topical concern, namely; the disparities in service delivery to refugee communities in Kakuma and Kalobeyei camps and the Turkana Community. Mr. Speaker, Sir,...

Sen. Lomenen Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity. First and foremost, I thank the Cabinet Secretary, Hon. Duale. He is my close friend, but I have missed him in this Chamber for so long because I have been having several questions for him. I know he has...

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Sen. Lomenen Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale.

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