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    "id": 1033925,
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    "speaker_name": "Chepalungu, CCM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Gideon Koske",
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        "legal_name": "Gideon Kimutai Koske",
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    "content": "Hon. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 84, I wish to make a Personal Statement regarding the derogatory attack on my person by Hon. John Mbadi Ng’ongo, and Leader of Minority Party on the Floor of the House on 19th November, 2020, Morning Sitting. Hon. Speaker, I rise not to defend my academic qualifications that the Hon. Minority Leader John Mbadi Ng’ongo cast aspersions upon when he termed me ‘illiterate’ or to explain why the people of Chepalungu Constituency chose me to represent them in this House. Hon. Speaker, I rise today to defend the integrity, honour and place of this august House. Hon. Speaker, I had a chance to visit the Parliament precincts while in Class Eight in Kabisimba Primary School in the year 1998 while on a school tour. As a kid, I was awed by the magnificence of the Parliament Buildings, the civility of the staff members and the friendliness of the Members of Parliament we came across. Our Member of Parliament then, Hon. Isaac Ruto who is now my party leader was gracious enough to receive us, buy us tea in the canteen and take a picture with us. We also sat in the Visitors’ Gallery to watch the proceedings. The debate was rather complicated, but what was not lost on us was the decorum with which it was conducted. The impression was profound. I thought I should sit to debate too, someday and here I am. The tradition of school kids visiting Parliament continues to this day. I make sure to be present when schools from my constituency visit this Parliament because I know the impression the visit makes on the children is long-lasting. Nowadays, some watch the proceedings live on television. The next generation of leaders are watching this debate at home or in the Visitors’ Gallery. How we carry ourselves in this House goes way beyond the need to demean a fellow Member here and get an applause or silence them for the day."
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