Murugi: There’s no money for Garissa victims

By Job Weru

NAIROBI, KENYA: Special Programmes minister Esther Murugi has said her ministry has no money to compensate victims of Garissa chaos as ordered by Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Ms Murugi, who spoke to journalists moments after she registered as a voter, said it was not a Government policy to compensate victims of chaos and riots.

The minister also noted that the instructions were given in a roadside public rally. “I am not ordinarily given instructions in roadside and public rallies. If the victims are to be compensated, approvals must follow the right procedure,” said Murugi.

She said it was only the Cabinet that could approve compensation to the victims. The minister observed that her ministry received Sh84.5 million for emergencies this year and Sh40 million has already been spent.

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