Could the Cabinet Secretary – (i) provide timelines within which the family of the Late M…

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27 Jul 2023 Asked by Abdisirat Khalif Cabinet Secretary for Defence Ordinary Answered

Question

The Nominated Member (Hon. Ali Abdisirat, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Defence: - Could the Cabinet Secretary – (i) provide timelines within which the family of the Late Ms. Naima Abbas a minor and the Late Ms. Elmia Abbas, who was expectant, will be compensated for their murder on 7th of April 2019 within an abandoned Kenya Defence Forces Camp in the Diff area of Wajir County due to an explosion from an unexploded ordinance that resulted in their dismemberment? (ii) clarify whether KDF is considering providing psychosocial support to the immediate family affected by this incident? (iii) outline the plans underway to clear landmines and any other explosives in the North Eastern Area, including Wajir and Samburu, that were left after military activities in the region that pose significant threat to the safety of local residents?

Response

Responded to in the Plenary on 9th August, 2023 Responded to in the Plenary on 9th August, 2023