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"content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.52(1) to make a Statement on a matter of national and general topical concern, namely; the terror attack of Monday, 29th April, 2024 in Mandera County, which has caused distress to numerous families and victims. On Monday, 29th April, 2024, at approximately 20 minutes past seven o’clock, the world was treated to the sad news of yet another terror attack in Mandera County. The deafening blast of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Elwak Town, which is a few metres from the local Administration Police camp, left in its wake death, severe and permanent bodily injuries, widespread destruction and a profound sense of existential fear among civilians. The attack is alleged to have been targeted at teachers and health workers, a majority of whom are non-locals. This is quite concerning as there is a significant population of teachers, health workers and construction workers from Kitui County and from other counties diligently serving in Mandera County. As fate would have it, 11 casualties of the terror attack were from Kitui County. Seven of the casualties had lost their lives as of yesterday. They are Messrs: Alex Mutati, Sammy Peter, John Mbaku Kilunda Mutemi, Robert Munyithya Katui, Munyoki Musalu, Joseph Mulelu Mutuku and Munyao Mului. Messrs: Mutati, Peter, Musalu, and Mutuku hailed from Nuu Ward in Mwingi Central Constituency and had resided in Elwak for three years and three months, respectively. Mr. Mutati was working in construction sites and was at the time of his death making arrangements to solemnize his wedding. Mr. Mutuku succumbed to his injuries in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), where he had incurred a significant hospital bill. Messrs: Mutemi and Katui both hailed from Mbondoni area of Kiomo/Kyethani Ward in Mwingi West Constituency. Mr. Mului, from Mwingi Central Constituency, succumbed to his injuries at Wajir General Hospital, with the family having to incur a cost of Kshs140,000 to transport the body to Nairobi for autopsy. Other victims are nursing serious injuries in various health facilities at a great cost and unfortunately, at a time when medics in public hospitals are on strike. The families of the casualties have been left to their devices to meet the hefty costs occasioned by the terror attack. There are huge bills that the families must settle for autopsy and body reconstruction. Medical bills also continue to accumulate each passing day for those hospitalized. At KNH, as at yesterday, the personal details and bills for those admitted were as follows- 1. Mr. Festus Muthui Karuvu (ID. No: 20306969) - Kshs35,000 2. Mr. John Karuvu Muthui (ID. No: 37800635) - Kshs145,000 The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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