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    "content": "some of those who presided over the Nyayo torture and all forms of torture and degradation of human dignity are men and women who are known to us; they walk on the streets of Nairobi, Kisumu and in other part of Kenya, scot-free. Mr. Speaker, Sir, you recall this year we marked 30 years of the Wagalla Massacre. This is Kenya’s most heinous crime and yet no compensation or even an attempt towards the resolution of the victims of this massacre has been taken into consideration. The military officers who conducted this operation are known, the men and women who sanctioned these operations are known yet the country lacks the courage to take on some of these challenges. Until and unless justice is done the question of integration and healing cannot only be about cuddling and kissing but has to encompass an important component of justice. Therefore, there are other men whom we might not have mentioned, for example, there was the Islamic Party of Kenya, the then spiritual leader of that party Khalib Balala was equally detained. After his detention, he was denied his citizenship. Today, he roams the streets of Mombasa aimlessly because of a life that was taken away by a ruthless and dictatorial regime. It is important for us to consider all these men. Alamin Mazrui was equally detained together with Willy Mutunga. I have heard horrific stories of these men and women who were put through so much pain. In fact, sometimes I congratulate their soul and resistance. I have been able to interact with so many of them in my little time at the KCHR. I continue to interact with some of them who regularly come to us for certain discussions. This would be an important avenue to anchor Kenya’s healing process. Mr. Speaker, Sir, you will recall that the transitional Truth, Justice and Reconcolliation Commission (TJRC) made certain recommendations to ensure that we restore people who we wrongly and systematically abused over the years from extra judicial killings, land grabbing and all forms of excesses that disposes and disfranchise certain section of the community. I think it is important for this Senate to find creative ways to ensure that we take up part of the recommendations of the TJRC. I know they upset some of us. However, in this process of finding justice, it does not matter who gets upset or who gets too emotional, the process of justice itself is very resilient. I urge those who are holding power, therefore, to ensure that this report is implemented in its fullest. Towards 2007 general elections, Mwai Kibaki, the then President of Kenya, constituted a committee to look at the concerns of the Muslim community. Massive information was shared about the transgression of the past and present regimes; of what crimes have been committed, including alienation and marginalization. For example, there are small issues like getting identity cards which is a major issue to some of the people who bear our names. There are issues around issuance of passports and other issues around citizenship. For a long time, we ignored these issues. Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is a report also that President Kenyatta should ensure is implemented fully and its recommendations taken on board so that we can bring a formula where justice is accorded to all those who were dispossessed or disfranchised over the 50 years of Uhuru. Therefore, I am here to support this Motion. It is a timely one and I think many of us, including yourself, are known to be progressive actors when it comes to matters of human rights and social justice. I think the Senate has the direct responsibility in protecting this Constitution. We have a committee in this House that is 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."
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