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"content": "arrested and detained in India on allegations of online fraud way back on 6th October 2023. He was denied bail. Hon. Speaker, I wish to know what measures are being taken by the ministry to facilitate the family reunite with this young student. I also want to know what measures are being taken…."
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"content": "Hon. Mogaka, you know how to ask a question. Read it as it is framed in the Order Paper."
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"content": " Hon. Speaker, I rise to ask the Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs the following Question. Could the Cabinet Secretary – (a) State the measures that the Government is taking to intervene and assist Mr Chris Anyuga Barake of Passport No.B203878 who was arrested and detained in India on allegations of online fraud on 6th October 2023 and denied bail? (b) State the measures being taken by the Ministry to facilitate the family in reuniting with Mr Chris Barake? (c) Outline the measures being taken to safeguard Kenyans in foreign countries? I thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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"content": "Thank you, Hon. Mogaka. Prime Cabinet Secretary."
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"content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I beg to respond as follows. Firstly, I will respond on the measures that the Government is taking to intervene and assist Mr Chris Anyuga Barake. He is a Kenyan citizen and a holder of passport No.B203878. He travelled to India as a student and joined Karnatak University. He was arrested on 6th October 2023 for cyber fraud and charged with the offence of identity theft and cheating by impersonation using computer resources under the Information Technology Act of India. He was also charged under the Foreigners Act for not having a valid visa. He is being detained at Nelamangala Detention Camp in Bengaluru pending the determination of his case. The second aspect of the Question is the measures being taken by the Ministry to facilitate the family in reuniting with Mr Chris Barake. He has an advocate representing him in court. He was granted a personal bond of 200,000 Indian rupees with one surety of the same amount. However, he is yet to be released until he renews his visa to enable the trial court to make further orders for his release. He has paid for the renewal of the visa which is under review by the Indian Government. Our mission in New Delhi makes welfare checks on Mr Anyuga. The latest one was on 16th April 2025, and they confirmed he is in good health. The mission has also been following up on the progress of the case and making regular updates to the family. The third aspect is the measures being taken to safeguard Kenyans in foreign countries. The Government has a constitutional mandate to protect its citizens, including those in the diaspora. There is a raft of measures in place to safeguard Kenyans in foreign countries. I will try to highlight some of them, but most of them are in the written answer that I have already provided. One is the continuous registration of Kenyans abroad at the embassies and the State Department for Diaspora Affairs for accountability. The Government has also signed several labour agreements and is still negotiating others aimed at safeguarding the rights and welfare of Kenyans working abroad. We have also introduced mobile consular services outreach programmes to reach as many Kenyans in remote parts abroad - away from where the embassies are - to assist them in getting the relevant travel documents. 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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"content": "The State Department for Diaspora Affairs has also developed a legal aid information framework and pre-departure manuals to provide Kenyans going abroad with information on their rights and basic information about their country of destination. The Government has also established a clear reporting channel where Kenyans in the diaspora or their relatives in Kenya can report any kind of distress through the ministry's e- citizen portal. Our hotline numbers and emails are on through the 24-hour call centre at the State Department for Diaspora Affairs. Kenyan missions abroad have consular desks mainly staffed by immigration attachés who handle consular concerns, issue citizens with necessary documents and assist with the repatriation of mortal remains. They also pay consular visits to Kenyans in detention centres, prisons, hospitals and deportation centres to provide consular assistance. However, not all missions have immigration attachés. Hence, it is critical for the ministry to bolster the workforce in the missions abroad. During emergencies, the Government carries out the evacuation of Kenyans from affected countries. For Kenyans in conflict with the law, the missions facilitate them with the services of a translator, more so in non-English speaking countries, to ensure they understand the court proceedings. In certain cases, mission staff attend court hearings, but they do not offer legal representation. They monitor the cases to ensure their right to a fair trial is not violated and keep the families updated on the progress. These two aspects relate to the case in question. Kenyans in distress who have no passports are provided with emergency travel documents to facilitate repatriation. Also, the State Department for Diaspora Affairs supports them with tickets where families are unable to procure. Through diaspora engagements, Kenyans are continuously sensitised and urged to observe the rules and laws of their host countries to avoid violation of the laws. Finally, the State Department has also developed a Diaspora Mental Health Action Plan to facilitate engagement with Kenyans in diaspora and offer counselling services. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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"content": "Hon. Mogaka, you may ask supplementary questions, after which I will allow two joy riders."
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"speaker_name": "West Mugirango, JP",
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"content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I am happy with what the ministry is doing. On behalf of the family, under the rule of presumption of innocence until proven guilty in the common law regime in India, I plead with the ministry to assist the student not to miss his university examinations while under detention. Thank you, Hon. Speaker"
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"content": "That is just a comment. Hon. Makilap."
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"speaker_name": "Baringo North, UDA",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Joseph Makilap",
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"content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Is the Prime Cabinet Secretary aware of a Kenyan citizen called Mr Barsitei Rerimoi who hails from Keturwa Sub-Location in Baringo West, Baringo North Sub-County?"
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