Nairobi, May 26 -- The government has been ordered to file evidence within 30 days in response to a suit where Kenyans affected by bombing of the US embassy in Nairobi 22 years ago are seeking compensation from the State.

Justice Weldon Korir gave the government ministries 30 days to file responses to the case filed last week by the blast victims.

The Interior and Defence ministries told the judge they are yet to get instructions from senior officers within government.

"We need time to respond to the allegations on laxity from the various government security agencies," Justice Korir was urged by the defendants.

He allowed their request and gave them 30 days to file evidence.

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