11 Mar 2014 in National Assembly:
Hon. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order No.44(2)(c), I, hereby, request for a Statement from the Chairperson of Defence and Foreign Relations Committee concerning the recent evacuation of Kenyans from South Sudan due to the on-going conflict.
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11 Mar 2014 in National Assembly:
Hon. Speaker, the on-going conflict continues to affect our citizens and others in the region; with a number having lost their lives and others having their livelihoods disrupted and destroyed. There is need to assist Kenyans who have been evacuated from South Sudan to regain their footing as they settle back home. Hon. Speaker, the Chairperson should inquire into and report on the following:-
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11 Mar 2014 in National Assembly:
(i) how many Kenyans were evacuated from South Sudan and how many remained behind;
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11 Mar 2014 in National Assembly:
(ii) whether those who were evacuated received any compensation and, if so, how much they received;
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11 Mar 2014 in National Assembly:
(iii) how much the Government spent in the evacuation exercise;
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11 Mar 2014 in National Assembly:
(iv) whether the Government will compensate those citizens from public funds or negotiate their compensation from the Government of South Sudan; and
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11 Mar 2014 in National Assembly:
(v) whether there is any action by the Government to facilitate those with money held in bank accounts in South Sudan to get it.
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11 Mar 2014 in National Assembly:
Hon. Speaker: Hon. Gethenji.
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11 Mar 2014 in National Assembly:
Hon. Speaker, it is good that the Chairperson has said that he has an answer. I do not know where he got the question so that he could seek an answer. I 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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11 Mar 2014 in National Assembly:
do not know whether he has all the information that I have asked. So, I prefer that he answers on Thursday.
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