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"speaker_title": "Hon. John Waithaka",
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"content": " Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations regarding the disappearance of Mr Reuben Barua, a Kenyan, in the United States of America (USA). On 13th May 2025, Mr Reuben Barua of Identity Card Number 550886 and his wife, who reside in Ndumberi in Kiambu Constituency, travelled to the State of Alabama in the USA to visit their son. Upon arrival on 14th May 2025, Mr Barua fell ill and his son took him to receive medical attention at a nearby hospital. However, the following day, on 15th May 2025, Mr Barua reportedly left the house for a walk and has not been seen or heard from since then. The matter was reported to the Calera Police Station in Alabama. It has now been over 4 weeks since his disappearance, yet no substantial update has been communicated to the family regarding the progress of investigations. This has left the family in a state of uncertainty and distress. The situation has also raised concerns about the safety and well- being of Kenyans abroad, as well as the effectiveness of our diplomatic interventions in such instances. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for informationpurposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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"speaker_name": "Kiambu, UDA",
"speaker_title": "Hon. John Waithaka",
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"content": "It is against this background that I request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations on the following: 1. A report on the status of investigation into the disappearance of Mr Reuben Barua in the USA; 2. Measures being undertaken by the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs to assist in locating the whereabouts of Mr Barua, including coordination with U.S. authorities and provision of regular updates to his family; and, 3. Long-term strategies taken by the Government to enhance the safety and welfare of Kenyans travelling abroad. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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"content": "Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations. Hon. Major (Rtd) Bashir, you are the Vice Chair, right?"
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"speaker_name": "Mandera North, UDM",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Major (Rtd) Abdullahi Sheikh",
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"content": " Yes, Hon. Speaker."
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"content": "I know we are breaking for recess on Thursday but because of the importance of the matter, try and furnish the Honourable Member with some written response in two weeks’ time. We can then mention the matter when we resume."
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"speaker_name": "Mandera North, UDM",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Major (Rtd) Abdullahi Sheikh",
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"content": " Thank you, Chair. I am well guided; we shall do so. Within two weeks, we will be able to give him a response and formally bring it to the House after recess."
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"content": "Thank you. Hon. Ekwom Nabuin."
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"content": "STATUS OF INVESTIGATION OF TODONYANG MASSACRE"
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"speaker_name": "Turkana North, ODM",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Paul Nabuin",
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"content": " Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations regarding the status of investigation into the Todonyang Massacre. On 22nd February 2025, armed assailants believed to be members of the Dassanach militia from the neighbouring country of Ethiopia carried out a brutal cross-border attack on the villages of Lotiira and Lopeimukat villages, in Todonyang Location, Turkana County. The attackers targeted innocent civilians, mainly fishermen and small-scale traders, leading to the loss of more than 30 Kenyans and the destruction of critical fishing equipment. In addition, the attack left many families grieving the loss of their loved ones and without their primary means of livelihood. Despite this tragic incident, similar deadly attacks have continued to occur within Kenyan territory, raising serious concerns about the security of the people at the border and underscoring the need for swift action to be taken. It is against this background that I request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations on the following – 1. A report on the status of investigations into the Todonyang massacre that occurred on 22nd February 2025, including the steps taken to collaborate with Ethiopian authorities to apprehend the culprits. 2. The measures put in place to address security breaches at the Kenyan border along Lake Turkana and confirmation of whether security forces have been deployed to ensure the protection of Kenyans at the border. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for informationpurposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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"speaker_name": "Turkana North, ODM",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Paul Nabuin",
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"content": "3. Steps taken by the Ministry of Defence through the Kenya Defence Forces to protect the fishermen along Lake Turkana during their fishing expeditions. 4. Measures put in place to ensure that the families of the victims are compensated, and an indication of when they will receive their compensation. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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