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    "id": 401382,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Haji",
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        "legal_name": "Yusuf Mohammed Haji",
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    "content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, Sen. George Khaniri requested for a Statement on the Government support to victims of Westgate Mall terror attack. The hon. Senator wanted to be informed: 1. Whether the Government will provide any form of financial support to the victims of the attack or their next of kin. 2. The amount of money which was raised through the voluntary monetary contributions made to the Red Cross Organization and explanations on how it will be utilized for the benefit of the victims of the attack and their next of kin. 3. Whether any logistical or financial support has been provided to the affected families, so far. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Government has constituted a Disaster Emergency Fund Disbursement Committee to address the humanitarian aspect of any disaster in the country. After the Westgate Mall attack, the Committee resolved, as has been the practice, to give monetary assistance amounting to Kshs50,000 to the next of kin of the deceased to finance part of the burial expenses. So far, the Committee has met burial expenses for a total of 6 needy and bereaved family members upon proof that they are the legitimate next of kin. Further, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, Safaricom and the Kenya Red Cross initiated collection of funds from well wishers where as on 24th of October, 2013, more than Kshs125 million had already been collected, with the President contributing a further The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate"
}