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    "content": "begin a process of reconciliation but do not take it to the end. The victims of the Wagalla massacre, for instance, had stopped talking about it. However, they began to talk about it because they realized that it was possible for some issues to be solved as much as they were historical and very painful. It would be a pity if they were left high and dry because people must go back to understand what happened, why it happened and how it will be resolved. The issue of perpetrators asking for forgiveness and victims offering forgiveness becomes very critical so that they feel appeased. The issue of compensation that the Motion calls for, therefore, is very important and key. This Motion appeals to the national Government to compensate the victims of such injustices. However, we need to be more specific, see how the process will be initiated and how it will be enhanced. Where will the money come from? Will this be a kitty that people will be ready to contribute to once they are aware of its importance to address and give back in terms of compensation? There are other forms of enhancing compensation because most of them are poor and may not have access to legal services. It is important that we begin to look for ways and avenues of having legal services rendered to such victims and to go through an educational process so that people can begin the process of seeking compensation, the same way as the Mau Mau have done as a beginning point. That can be extended to others so that they understand their rights and the fact that it is important to fight for those rights. There is a big proportion of people who do not know where to begin to seek justice. I am afraid that if we do not speak out, go to them and explain to them ways of dealing with these injustices and seeking compensation, they will go on with the pain. At times, that pain is carried from one generation to another. When we talked to some of the victims of the Wagalla massacre, some of them told us about their parents, their grandparents and what they had gone through. This is something that will be generational. It will follow through sons and great grand children. So, it is important that it be addressed expeditiously. I support this Motion and congratulate Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale for bringing this to the fore. We should look at our history, remember the social injustice, but more importantly, seek avenues to address them."
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