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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Korir",
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    "content": "Thank you very much, Madam Temporary Speaker. Allow me to congratulate the one and only iron lady from the land of Machakos; the Kamba nation. I am seeing his brother looking at me furiously. This is a very emotive issue that has taken ages before it is concluded. The details are within the Government and even in the USA, which is the Washington DC. I have been trying to do some research and I have seen that they are also willing to pay. However, I believe that there are some misunderstandings between the USA and Kenya in terms of amendments of some laws to allow them to pay the victims. As it has been stated, it is prudent that we take this seriously not by just debating in this House. We should take this matter seriously to an extent that the relevant Committee together with the Mover of the Motion could have a meeting with the relevant Ministry. There is need for an ad hoc Committee to be formed that will address the issues with membership ranging from the Kenyan Embassy to the Washington DC and with this Parliament so that we can have a conclusive report. That will pave the way on how best we can handle this. This is something that we cannot just debate, but we need to get facts on how far has it gone in Washington DC, with the Embassy and the Ministry, so that, the issue that have been raised by Sen. Kavindu Muthama, can be addressed adequately. I do not want to say much, but these are victims who have really suffered; some of them are no longer walking, some of them died, their families are frustrated and some of their children might not be going to school. There are many unanswered questions. I have also tried to look at some by doing some research. I read a number of comments issued by the former Prime Minister on this matter. I have also read a number of comments made by the current President, whom I know he is concerned about the compensation to these victims. Let us handle this matter with a lot of conscience. I request you, Madam Temporary Speaker, that before we conclude on this Motion, you may make a better ruling that will enable this House to fast track and know the exact position of this matter, because this is now a document of this House. I thank you."
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