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    "id": 1030746,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1030746/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Wambua",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Enoch Kiio Wambua",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.47(1) to make a Statement on an issue of general topic of concern namely: the passing on of Hon. Kyale Mwendwa, the pioneer, African Director of Education in Kenya, former Member of Parliament (MP) for Kitui West Constituency and the former Cabinet Minister in the Ministries of Livestock and Water. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wish to start by conveying my condolences to the family of the late Hon. Kyale Mwendwa who passed away on 3rd November, 2020, at the age of 94. To his wife, Ms. Jacinta, his children, Mumo, Fonza, Suki, Nzambu, Munyoki and Mukeli, I convey my condolences. Hon. Kyale Mwendwa who came from Kitui County was one of Kenya’s pioneer educationists. He served as the first indigenous Kenyan Director of Education in independent Kenya. His demise comes soon after Kitui County lost one of its sons and top legal scholar, the late Phillip Nzamba Kitonga, Senior Counsel. Mr. Speaker, Sir, during his tenure when he served as the Director of Education, Hon. Mwendwa oversaw the establishment of a number of public primary and secondary schools as well as colleges across this country. His contribution to the education sector will be remembered for many years to come. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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