Musalia Mudavadi

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• 2 Apr 2025 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I wish to respond as follows, but I seek your indulgence because it is a fairly elaborate response so that I can, hopefully, satisfy the concerns of the Member. Part (a) of the Question is on the information on the number of Kenyan refugees in Megado and Dillo towns. I will respond as follows. The Kenya Borena refugees arrived in Ethiopia in 2005/2006 and settled in the Borena zone of the Oromia region in Dillo and Megado settlements. Their displacement was triggered by a series of inter-ethnic conflicts in Marsabit County, particularly the conflict between ... view
• 2 Apr 2025 in Senate: Moyale Township – 272, North Horr – 206, Maikona – 59, Sangate-Jaldesa - 40, Turbi – 13, Other areas - 37. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the majority of the refugees were not willing to return to their area of origin due to fear of ethnic conflict. They also preferred to move to areas that are inhabited largely by the Borana community. The Kenyan refugees in Ethiopia still retained their identity cards and are now willing to return home to Kenya voluntarily. The second part of the Question is about facilitation on the repatriation of the Kenyan refugees. The following are possible ... view
• 2 Apr 2025 in Senate: Finally, on the question of whether the Government will compensate the refugees, I wish to respond as follows: The Government only facilitates return and reintegration into the Kenyan society for any Kenyan refugee granted asylum by any country. No compensations are paid by the Government for any returning Kenyan. What do we consider as the way forward? Repatriation of refugees should be undertaken for those who are willing to return as it must be voluntary, based on an informed choice and consent to return given by the refugees to avoid coercion and prosecution. It should also be done with dignity. ... view
• 2 Apr 2025 in Senate: We must also coordinate with the UNHCR, the Kenya Government and the Ethiopia Government to facilitate the return of the refugees, including the required legal formalities, particularly documentation. The send-off from Ethiopia and the reception in Kenya should be done simultaneously. We also have to do identification of settlement areas for the returning refugees in coordination with local authorities so as to guarantee safety and security in the resettlement areas. view
• 2 Apr 2025 in Senate: The Government will also be looking at how to ensure access to basic food and services such as health, education, non-food items, shelter and livelihood opportunities. Mr. Speaker, Sir, as I conclude, I wish to reiterate that the Ministry remains seized of the situation in the region. A lot has been done. However, much more remains to be done. view
• 2 Apr 2025 in Senate: The Ministry appreciates the continued support of the Senate and further requests that the Senate advocates for more resources to be put at our disposal for comprehensive data acquisition and integration to ensure that we remain seized and fully prepared for the changing dynamics globally. view
• 2 Apr 2025 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I submit. view
• 2 Apr 2025 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I just wish to explain myself that I will make a fairly broad statement because the issue of the refugees is a very complex matter. I want to say that consultations and negotiations are going on. We should appreciate that when you are dealing with refugees, it has to be voluntary. There can be no forced repatriation. So, these discussions are going on between the Government of Kenya, the Government of Ethiopia and the UNHCR. This is the reality of the matter. For what it is worth, I just want to point out that we would not ... view
• 2 Apr 2025 in Senate: The second one is that our Department of Refugees is in touch and is seized of this matter. So, I can only say that we will continue working systematically to be able to do that. The final thing is that in Kenya, as an example, we have a similar situation in a place like Dadaab and we have a similar situation in Kakuma; handling challenges also as a spillover from other countries. Therefore, it is a big challenge in matters of refugees. I just want to request the hon. Senator and the House to appreciate that this is a process. ... view
• 2 Apr 2025 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, on the 4,900 that I have given and The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate. view