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    "id": 1018973,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Sakaja",
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        "legal_name": "Johnson Arthur Sakaja",
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    "content": "the creative industry has been able to make. Indeed, he was a prolific and talented actor and concept creator. He was also a father, a husband and lately, a goodwill ambassador to several Asian nations. I, therefore, wish to recognize several of his traits that have contributed not only to his illustrious career as a thespian, but also traits that have led to the growth of local content in this country and entertainment and a rebuff of classic entertainment. Madam Deputy Speaker, he was born in a humble family and a small village in Busia County. Reports indicate that his rise to stardom was not a walk in the park, but a tough journey that dates back to 1998. It was a journey that saw him surmount many ups and downs and leverage on opportunities, so as to be where he was at the time of his demise. Amongst the most notable was his experiences with poverty and its untended challenges, including being forced to walk several kilometres to the Kenya National Theater where he plied his art. Secondly, the patience to be mentored by renowned actors, including Ian Mbugua and his commitment to training and mentorship. This also includes James Forkland and the rest at the Kenya National Theater and the Phoenix players, where I met him when I was also acting once. A seemingly impossible, unaccepting and rigid local entrapment architecture that was back then addicted to foreign content, especially Mexican soaps that had filled our television screens, thereby unappreciative of local talent and content. Even with these challenges, he was determined to excel including in finding a new concept for a new Swahili local programme to make it acceptable. This culminated in the birth of the programme Papa Shirandula. Needless to say that Papa made a name for himself and we salute the strength and persistence of the departed hero. He was a pacesetter and a good example to upcoming young thespians and a classic example of what not to do to find an easy way out, but to persist against all odds to follow one’s passion in order to achieve the insurmountable with one’s integrity intact. Remarkably, during an interview, he was quoted as saying: “Initially, it almost seemed impossible since Kenyans preferred Mexican soaps that were ruling the airwaves, but today I am glad that l have made a name for myself both locally and abroad, where I am always referred as the African king of comedy”. In his own words and advice to aspiring artists, the late Charles Bukeko stated that they should never give up in achieving their lives’ dreams. It all comes down to patience, consistency and persistence. They should always remember that life is not about how much money you have, but the difference you make in someone’s life. Indeed, this should be a life lesson to young people and even old people, and all of us who are yearning for success by hook or by crook, that virtues are key determinant to success. Madam Deputy Speaker, apart from Papa’s notable traits that propelled him to the highest pedestal in the entertainment industry on this continent, the Committee recognizes and lauds his tremendous achievements spanning two decades. Apart from being a renowned household character on the television series, he featured in several movies among them Fernando Meirelles an excellent adaptation of"
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