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    "id": 1074816,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1074816/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Orengo",
    "speaker_title": "The Senate Minority Leader",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 129,
        "legal_name": "Aggrey James Orengo",
        "slug": "james-orengo"
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    "content": "Nakuru has had representation by leaders whose origins are from all over Kenya. As you remember, Achieng’ Oneko was not necessarily a resident of Nakuru because his base was here in Nairobi and Nyanza. However, in the first Parliament after independence he managed to be elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Nakuru. Since then, we have had people from various communities and ethnicities elected in the great city of Nakuru. In my view, if it Nakuru fails to achieve the criteria for being elevated to a city, then I do not know which other city or town can achieve that elevation. It has got unique features and characteristics that make it iconic. It has a lake, a vibrant population, one of the fastest growing towns in the country, great features like mountains and wildlife. As I said in the beginning, Nakuru is unique. Other than these statutory requirements, any town in Kenya that deserves being a city must be a place where any Kenyan can live. More than anything else, we should have cities that are accessible to all communities in Kenya. Over the years in my experience, Nakuru has been such a place in the country. Therefore, I have every reason to support this Motion and say that other urban areas which deserve to be cities should have the experience that Nakuru has had in the years; great people who are open and they are not bigots. Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is following the footsteps of Kisumu. My colleagues across who are talking to themselves would realize over the weekend, Kisumu showed that it is open to everybody in this Republic. Therefore, next time that Elgeyo Marakwet County has a town that deserves to be a city, let it follow the example of Kisumu and Nakuru to be an open place for every citizen in this country."
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