Musalia Mudavadi

All parliamentary appearances

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• 2 Apr 2025 in Senate: disclosed, we have reached this after a very elaborate process that is ongoing of making sure that we are systematic in this process. That is how we have arrived at this figure. In terms of timelines, that is something that I can seek the indulgence of the House to get further clarification from the Department of Refugees, if they can be more specific on the timelines. However, I can still maintain that they will be largely indicative timelines. They may not be those that are firmly cast in stone. They could be indicative. view
• 2 Apr 2025 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. First, I will just talk to the issue of Shirika Plan. I want to state that there is still a lot of conversation that is taking place between the Government, the UNHCR and the host communities where the refugees are placed. Specifically, if I talk to Kakuma and Dadaab. Kenyans may need to be reminded in certain circles, not here, but out there, that we have had refugees who have stayed in these camps for as many as 35 to 36 years. Some have been born there. Some have no idea where their parents migrated ... view
• 2 Apr 2025 in Senate: being or economic status of refugees, which then determined the level of rations allocated to certain families compared to others. These are issues that, if not managed well, can also create a lot of tension in the refugee camps. This may be part of the reason that there could have been some challenges recently in Kakuma Refugee Camp amongst others. I would like to emphasize that, we, as a Government, do not want to participate in any programme that is fully funded by us. We can only handle our position in the context of international obligations. If the refugees are ... view
• 2 Apr 2025 in Senate: I would like to emphasize, hon. Muthama that I concur with the Speaker that is an entirely different matter. Internally displaced Kenyans, for other reasons, are tackled separately and not in the context of the refugee programme. That would have to be taken up as a completely separate question. When discussing resources, I hope I have partly addressed the concerns raised by Sen. Beatrice regarding the state of basic resources in Ethiopia. In Ethiopia, I cannot claim that the resources are very elaborate. As we all know the refugee situation limits what the host government can achieve within the constraints ... view
• 2 Apr 2025 in Senate: On the issue of Munyakho and the plight of other Kenyans in Saudi Arabia, we are happy that there is light at the end of the tunnel for Stephen Munyakho. The legal processes in Saudi Arabia are still ongoing, so that the justice system there can do all the procedural steps before he is finally given an opportunity to come to Kenya. I just want to say that the Muslim World League (MWL) is the one that made the contribution. Our Embassy is closely in touch to try and assist, so that this process is concluded. Indeed, there are many ... view
• 2 Apr 2025 in Senate: Sen. Maanzo raised something about Kenya Airways (KQ) picking people and taking them to Germany. There cannot be forced repatriation or movement of refugees. If somebody anywhere has been allowed to board a plane and fly to another place, it is because their papers are valid. Otherwise, they will not be able to leave and go to another country. So, there is no forceful ejection and migration of any Kenyans or even refugees 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, ... view
• 2 Apr 2025 in Senate: that has been done by the Kenyan Government. I think there is some misinformation somewhere. view
• 2 Apr 2025 in Senate: Thank you. view
• 9 Oct 2024 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. First, the hard copy has been signed and released. Maybe it has just delayed to get to you. On the first aspect of his Question about indicating the staffing levels, by cadre, at the Kenyan Embassy in Washington, D.C., the two consulates in Los Angeles (LA) and New York and then outlining the role of the staff; in the hard copy response that I have given, I have tabled the details of the home-based staff indicating the authorised, the in post and the variants. I have also done the same for the other agencies, that ... view
• 9 Oct 2024 in Senate: we indicate that the authorised establishment is 17 and the in post is 14. So, there is a variance of three. I have also indicated that there is an Immigration Officer attached in the Permanent United Nation (UN) Mission to handle the consulate services. Mr. Speaker, Sir, again on the same principle, I have also attached the details of the LA; the authorised, the in post and whether there is any variance. Clearly, on the L.A., both the authorised and in post tally, that is a total of seven as it stands now. I have also tabulated the responsibilities of ... view