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    "id": 806091,
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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cherargei",
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        "legal_name": "Cherarkey K Samson",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity. On my own behalf, that of my family and the people of Nandi County, I join my colleagues in passing our deepest condolences and sympathies to the family of our brother Sen. Okello. I knew Sen. Okello when there was a very tense moment in this country, especially after the nullified Presidential elections. We happened to have been invited on the same show at the Kenya Television Network (KTN). Despite our political differences, I saw a leader and somebody who was mature and magnanimous. This was despite the fact that there was a lot of tension in the country over the general elections and the country was yet to begin the healing process that we are in today. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, cancer has claimed many lives in this country whereas, universal healthcare is one of the President’s Big Four Agenda. The Government has proposed that every county should be given a cancer screening centre. Everyone in Kenya, not only leaders, should always create time to ensure that we have thorough check ups. This is because a healthy nation is a wealthy nation. When we have a nation whose citizenry is not in good health, it will not assist us to create wealth. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I join my colleagues and request that all us of give a befitting send off to our colleague. I thank the people of Migori County because when I saw them speaking today on the media, they felt that it was very unfortunate that they did not have the opportunity to be served by their Senator during his tenure in leadership. I learnt from them that he was a man who was always accessible. It is a challenge to us as leaders that we should always be accessible so that we can understand the challenges and problems that citizens face at any given time.We wish the family well. We are praying for them, our thoughts are with them and we will stand with them. We want to request - some of my colleagues have mentioned it - that we should also ensure the family is sustained. We know that cancer consumes a lot of resources and I can assure you that the family is suffering financially. As a Senate, we must find a way to help. I have seen a Member of the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC), the Senator for Vihiga County, Sen. Khaniri here. Together, we should ensure that the family is well catered for as we lay our departed colleague to rest. Thank you."
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