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    "id": 763745,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Halake",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Abshiro Soka Halake",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I also stand to condole with the family of the late Gov. (Dr.) Wahome Gakuru. I do not personally know Dr. Gakuru, but from what I have heard from colleagues and from what I have read, we must celebrate his life as one rich in accomplishments in family and friends. So, perhaps even as we grieve the late Dr. Gakuru, we should also look at and celebrate his accomplishments. His loss is, of course, greatest for his family, and we condole with them most sincerely on behalf of myself, my family, the people of Isiolo County and the Senate at large. I would like to add that every year, between 3,000 and 4,000 Kenyans die on our roads. I am sure that the late Dr. Gakuru, in honour of his memory, would love it if, because of this high-profile death, we, as legislators or as a country do something about these wanton deaths on our roads every year. Many Kenyans whose names are not known – mothers, fathers, sisters, and brothers– leave their families and great careers behind. It is becoming unbearable to see that our roads are taking a toll on the economy and on families. Sometimes, things happen for a reason and I hope that we, as legislators will do our bit to see to it that our roads are safer for our people. Without belaboring, politicizing or making it go out of the context of mourning the late Dr. Gakuru, I hope that this serves to also help us remember other Kenyans who die on these roads. That his life – which we have seen is rich in accomplishments in family and friends – serves as a reminder to all of us and to the country that deaths on the roads are unacceptably high. If there is anything that can be done, then let us do something about it in his honour. I pray that the family and the county at large gets the strength to deal with this terrible loss. May his soul rest in peace. Thank you."
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