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"content": "affected by the outbreak of violence in Juba and elsewhere in the country, Amb. Mohamed also worked to ensure that Kenyans seeking refuge in different UN camps around the country, and particularly in Jonglei State, received every possible aid as soon as possible. On 21st December, 2013, while in Juba, Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed received and handed over to the Government of South Sudan the first consignment of humanitarian relief from the Government of Kenya. His Excellency the President also sent Lt-Gen. (Rtd). Lazarus Sumbeiywo to Juba, South Sudan, as a special envoy to lend his considerable stature and commitment to the search for a peaceful solution to the crisis. Afterwards, Lt-Gen. Sumbeiywo was appointed as one of the lead mediators by IGAD Heads of State and Governments. Hon. Speaker, determined to bring an end to the political and humanitarian crisis, His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta, made an official visit to South Sudan on 26th December, 2013. He held consultations with President Salva Kiir and visited the 11 political detainees who were in custody for their alleged involvement in the attempted coup. On 28th December, 2013, His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta hosted the 23rd Extra Ordinary Summit of IGAD Heads of State and Governments on the situation in South Sudan in Nairobi, Kenya. Meanwhile, under the directive of His Excellency the President, the Government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in coordination with the Ministry of Devolution and Planning and Ministry of Defence began the delivery of humanitarian aid to South Sudan on 21st December, 2013. So far, Kenya has supplied about 80 tonnes of humanitarian relief supplies to South Sudan by air and road. It involved Kenya Air Force, Kenya Airways and transport by road. Hon. Speaker, in order to provide emergency response and assist in the evacuation of Kenyans living in South Sudan, the Government established a crisis centre at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, bringing together a multiplicity of expertise. To assist in the exercise, on 24th December, 2013, a team of immigration officers were deployed to beef up the team at the Kenya Embassy in Juba. The estimated number of stranded and stressed Kenyans in different locations at the time was:- Juba Town, 1,000; Terekeka Town (Central Equatorial State), 100; Bor Town (Jonglei State), 1,600; Malakal Town (Upper Nile State), 120; Bunj and Maban towns, 100; Bantui Town (Unity State), 256, and in Lirr Town, 22 Kenyans. Kenyans in various locations without travel documents and willing to return were issued with emergency certificates. The place of issue was the Kenyan Embassy, the town of Bor and Juba International Airport. The number of emergency certificates issued at the Kenyan Embassy was 3,140. In Bor Town, 731 emergency certificates were issued while at Juba International Airport, 151 emergency certificates were issued. Hon. Speaker, let me reiterate that relations between Kenya and South Sudan have been and are fraternal. On 9th April, 2013, His Excellency President Salva Kiir made an official visit to Kenya to attend the swearing-in ceremony of His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta as Kenya’s Fourth President. In reciprocity, President Kenyatta made an official visit to the Republic of South Sudan on 23rd May, 2013. During the visit, the two Heads of State underscored their commitment to strengthen the bilateral relations between the two countries and agreed to fast-track the The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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