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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, and hon. Senators, let me indulge you on compensations which have happened in this country when accidents of such magnitude have happened. There was compensation for the Mtongwe Ferry Disaster, the Kathekani Train Disaster and the American Embassy Bomb Victims, to name but a few. I wish to ask the Senators to support the committee and to support me as well as the leaders of Nakuru in demanding for justice and fair treatment of the victims. Justice can only be found when a select committee of this House is established to unearth the happenings, summon the farm owner, hear the victims, summon regulatory agencies and recommend to the House and the national Government on how to deal with the aftermath of the Solai Dam Tragedy. The national Government offered support to cater for funeral expenses of the victims only but the challenge of the survivors still remain. Their resettlement compensation can only get the legal basis through a select committee of this House. There is a need to remove the cloak surrounding the manner the farm is managed as well. Though it is private property, it has a direct impact and relation with the neighbouring community. There seems to be a strong relationship between the local administration, state corporation officers and the farm management which has directly and indirectly affected the interests, rights and welfare of Solai residents. That is the reason why I am pushing for the Motion that this House establishes a select committee because if the fate and pending matters of survivors as well as families of victims are left in the hands of the local administration, no justice will come out of it. As representatives of the people, let us stand up for their rights. Lives cannot be restored to what they used to be but the recommendations on the resettlement and compensation can make life bearable for those people. As I conclude, I urge Senators to support this Motion and make it symbolic in remembrance of the Solai Dam Tragedy Victims, by appointing a select committee that will unearth all issues and make recommendations that will make the departed souls rest in peace because of the justice that will be dispensed by this House. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to move and call upon Sen. Olekina to second the Motion."
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