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    "content": "Hon. Members, it is with profound sorrow that I wish to inform the House of the untimely passing on of the Member for Matungu Constituency, Hon. Justus Murunga Makokha, MP, on the evening of Saturday, 14th November 2020 while undergoing treatment at the St. Mary’s Mission Hospital in Mumias, Kakamega County. The late Hon. Justus Murunga was born on 31st December 1960. He attended Kimilili Boys RC Primary School between 1971 and 1977 and Friends School Kamusinga High, between 1978 and 1981. In 1984, he attended the Kenya Polytechnic and obtained certification as a Certified Public Accountant. Prior to his election as a Member of Parliament, Hon. Murunga had worked in various institutions including Mumias Sugar Company, Phillips (Kenya) Ltd and the Kenya Assemblies of God Churches. In 1995, he joined the Embakasi Ranching Company as a manager where he worked until 2003 when he left to engage in private business. The late Hon. Murunga became active in national politics in 2007. During the 2017 General Elections, he vied for and won the Matungu Constituency seat on the Amani National Congress (ANC) Party ticket. He was hardworking and a visionary leader who relentlessly supported projects aimed at uplifting his constituents. To the Parliamentary fraternity, he was humble, amiable, a diligent personality and an active Member of the Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock, where he passionately advocated for various issues particularly in the tea and sugar sectors. He was also a Member of the Committee on Parliamentary Broadcasting and Library. On my behalf, all Members and staff of the National Assembly, I wish to take this opportunity to condole with the family of the late Hon. Justus Murunga, the people of Matungu Constituency, all his relatives and friends at this difficult time. As the National Assembly, we assure the family of our support during this period of great sorrow. In this regard, Hon. Members, and in line with the Parliamentary Service Commission’s Bereavement Policy, an Ad-hoc Committee has been set up under the chairmanship of the Majority 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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