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    "content": "rival, the former Senator for Migori County, Sen. (Dr.) Machage. I imagined the kind of fight I had to put up in Kiambu County just to get re-elected. This morning as I was participating in a television show, early in the morning, that is when the news broke out around 6.00 a.m. that the Senator had passed on. I was amongst the few then who gave their condolences. In reflection, I was imagining sometimes how lucky and blessed we are and we forget it. A Senator like the late Sen. Ben Oluoch Okello went to an election, fought the way we did, and took on the success and glory, but he had no opportunity to enjoy or implement any of the political plans he may have had for the people of Migori County. When I went to compete for the senatorial seat of Kiambu County, I had a vision and plans for the constituents; so did the late Sen. Okello. Therefore, I take this opportunity on my own behalf and on the behalf of the people of Kiambu County to convey my condolences to his family and friends. May God rest his soul in eternal peace and may there be a replacement as determined as the late Sen. Okello. Let all of us be reminded as we all say; “Man proposes, God disposes.” We should remember to thank God that we are here. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I remember when the HIV/AIDS pandemic broke out; how it traumatised the whole world. Indeed, the Kenya medical practitioners and researchers were amongst those that put in the best of research and work in finding out how best we could tackle it. We all remember the input of people like Prof. Arthur Obel and other Kenyans. What are we doing as a country as far as the cancer problem is concerned? Have we done enough? Is there a much better thing that we can do? Should we not invest more in research and empower our doctors and researchers to come up with solutions that would help this country tackle the problem of cancer? Let me also echo the same sentiments as my colleagues, I believe it is high time we started sensitising and campaigning seriously amongst our people on the importance of early screening and medical tests. This will ensure that cancer and other medical conditions will be detected early. We know of prominent people and other people who have been diagnosed and treated early. I condole with the family of the late Sen. Okello and the people of Migori County. We stand with them in this trying time. May the Almighty God give them peace."
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