Fallen KDF soldiers families to get Sh100, 000 each, Governor Lusaka

Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka with Sirisia Mp John Waluke during the funds drive of the late KDF Soldier Paul Wamukota (24) in Malakisi, Sirisia Constituency (PHOTO:TITUS OTEBA/STANDARD)

Bungoma County Government is giving out compensation to families of fallen Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers.

 Speaking yesterday at Malakisi village in Sirisia Constituency during a funds drive in aid of the burial of fallen KDF soldier Paul Wamukota who died in Somalia and will be buried today, Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka said Sh100,000 will be given to each family. "We know it is a tough time for families of the fallen heroes and that is why we have chosen to stand with them by contributing Sh100,000 each to help in burial expenses; these great men were fighting for our safety, let us accord them a decent burial," he said.

Mr Lusaka said Bungoma County may have lost at least four KDF soldiers after Al Shaabab militants bombed El Adde camp in Somalia three weeks ago. "Bungoma is mourning and we are asking people of good will to stand with the families.

 They are suffering and they need your helping hand during this trying moment," he said. Sirisia MP John Waluke described the 24-year-old as a brave soldier who died fighting for his country.