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"content": "(Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki): Thank you, Sen. (Dr.) Kabaka. This is a matter that touches the entire country. We lost seven children and that is not a small number and it would not have been small even if we lost one child because one child is big enough a number. For that reason, I direct the Committee on Education to be seized of this matter. I will not give the Committee the traditional two weeks but I will give them one week. They should look for the people who are involved in all aspects including those involved in physical planning, and those who give approvals in the county government. They should give a report to this House within seven days. For the sake of the public and the seriousness that this matter deserves, the comments made by the distinguished Senator for Machakos, which includes, looking for possible liability including criminal negligence, should be addressed by the Committee on Education as well. The Committee can seek for support from the Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights or the Directorate of Legal Services. We cannot lose children like that and keep quiet about it. As it happened in the Solai matter, I am of the view that the rule in Rylands and Fletcher applies squarely and completely. If someone holds something and that thing hurts something that is living or non-living that is within their control, they have to be liable in terms of civil liability of tort and criminal liability. Members, we will have one last Statement from Sen. (Dr.) Ali, but I first of all want to recognise and appreciate our visitors."
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