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"content": "Hon. Member for Seme Constituency, Hon. Nyikal."
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"content": " Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I take this opportunity to also eulogise the passing on of our great writer, Ngugi wa Thiong'o. His life epitomises the philosophical basis of life, the idealism that is associated with scholarship, and the ability to actually strive and go against all odds to fight for ideal. That is what really distinguishes human beings from animals. Animals do not fight for ideals, but human beings fight for ideals and sometimes they suffer like Ngugi wa Thiong’o suffered. Sometimes they have to make very grave decisions at great risks to their lives because there is something they stand for; something they believe will make a difference in the lives of the people and in society. He took his ability in literary writing to express this. He went to a great deal to ‘fight’ with the system that be and to express what he believed in. These are the people who show us the roles of universities. Universities are to be populated by people who seek ideals, not just the practicalities of life that take time for most of us. Therefore, losing a person like him is a great loss to this country. Thank you."
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"content": "Member for Marsabit, Hon. Naomi Waqo."
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"content": " Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker for giving me an opportunity to add my voice to this very important debate of eulogising a great man of this land. He is a person many of us may not have met physically but through interaction with his books, we have known him. I remember that when we were in high school, The River Between, one of his books, was like a must-read for all of us. We interacted with him through his writings. He has inspired many of us. I send my condolences to his family members, relatives and all his loved ones, on my own behalf and on behalf of the great people of Marsabit. This is because I know many scholars from my county, and many professionals, who have also gone through his books just as I did. It is not enough for us to just eulogise a great man like him – somebody who has always represented us in good ways, and who is internationally celebrated. We should also see how best we can extend our blessings to his family. As a nation, we should also see how he can be celebrated as his relatives prepare for his burial. We have great men and women who have served this country in different capacities and represented us, and it will only be good for us to appreciate them and recognise them as heroes. I believe he is one of our heroes and he should be recognised in that capacity even though he has left us. May his soul rest in peace, and may God comfort his family. Thank you. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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"content": "Hon. Members, I wish to recognise the presence of students seated in the galleries. In the Speaker's Gallery, we have students of Noonkopir Girls Secondary School from Kajiado East Constituency, Kajiado County. In the Public Gallery, we have students of St Mary's Nyabururu School from Kitutu Chache South Constituency, Kisii County. I ask Hon. Donya Dorice to welcome the students on our behalf."
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"speaker_name": "Hon. Dorice Donya",
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"content": "(Kisii County) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. St Mary's Nyabururu is my former school. I schooled there in Class Two and Three, but I cannot say the year because you might guess how old I am. As parents and Members of Parliament, we must have nice things to tell our girls. Oh, girls, you should be smiling because I schooled in your school. Work hard. It has been the norm. Be humble, be kind and polite like your mama county. I have never even slaughtered a chicken. Education is something no one will ever take away from you. They can take your land and everything else, but not your education. Value your education, respect your teachers…"
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"content": "(Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona spoke off record)"
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"speaker_name": "Hon. Dorice Donya",
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"content": "You have to be good girls, not bad girls like Hon. Millie Odhiambo. She has just confirmed that. She has told me, ‘Donya, tell them they must be good girls like you, Hon. Donya; and not bad girls like Hon. Millie.”"
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"speaker_name": "Hon. Dorice Donya",
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"content": "Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker."
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