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"speaker_title": "Hon. Aden Duale",
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"content": "As I exit, I am indeed proud to know that during my helm as the Leader of the Majority Party, I was able to push through the agenda of the Majority Party effectively. The results are out there and they speak for themselves. Hence, I will not belabour to lay out the same. I was not removed for inefficiency or lack of delivery, but simply because of the cycle and career of politicians. I, therefore, harbour no ill feelings or grudge. Last but not least, I wish to appreciate my able staff that was drawn from all over the nation. I had capable members of staff from Nyeri, Laikipia, Kisii, Nyanza and Garissa, among many other counties. I wish them all the best and I will forever remain indebted for the support they accorded to me in the last seven years. As I conclude, allow me to inform my brother Hon. Kimunya that, during the transition period, he is also free to consult me on anything. I, indeed, look forward to being of assistance to him as he settles in his new position. It is not my wish to let him grapple in the darkness. I want to thank all the MPs who were in the 11th Parliament who are here, those who are outside and those who were in the 12th Parliament for the invaluable support they gave me during my tenure. I will always be appreciative of their support. I want to thank the various directorates in Parliament. The Director of Legal Services and her staff, the Director of Parliamentary Budget Office and her staff, the Director of Legislative and Procedure and the Director-General. I want to thank all of them for the support they gave to my Office. Let me say this prayer found in Islam. That, there is no storm that God will not carry you through; there is no bridge that God will not help you cross; there is no battle that God will not help you win. Trust God and never give up. Amen. Finally, before I retreat to the Backbench to serve the great people of Garissa Township who have elected me three times in three different political parties… The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) brought me to this House. I want to thank that Party because it inducted me into politics. In 2013, they elected me under the United Republic Party (URP) and in 2017; they elected me under the Jubilee Party. That alone shows that the people of Garissa Township elect the person and not the party. They elect the person because of nothing but service delivery. Hon. Deputy Speaker, I am sure now as a senior Backbench, when I put my card in the slot, you will give me a fair opportunity as a ranking Member to ask Questions, file Statements and Petitions. To join those who were singing during the Value Added Tax (VAT) of 2018 and join any other group who will be agitated on behalf of the people of Kenya. When that comes, I want every Member to count on me. This is because when you are the Leader of the Majority Party, there are a number of things – I am sure my colleague the Leader of the Minority himself knows. There a number of things you cannot do. I think the remaining two years will help me to get so many friends at the Backbench. So, if you see me with a statement — not only on behalf of Garissa Township but on behalf of the people of Kenya — and interrogating the Executive, I am sure that I am up to the task to exercise the oversight, representation, budget making and legislative powers given to me by the Constitution, on behalf of the people of Garissa Township. I want to tell the people of Garissa Township that I will remain the first occupant of the Leader of the Majority Party Office and, maybe, the longest serving. In 2013, there were many majority and minority leaders, but I happen to be the longest serving. Seven years is not a short period. Those who will come after me, including Hon. Amos Kimunya, will find an office that has the necessary infrastructure, capacity and linkage with all arms of Government. 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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