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    "id": 1076062,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1076062/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kibwezi West, Independent",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Patrick Musimba",
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        "legal_name": "Patrick Mweu Musimba",
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    "content": "In his own words, his agitation began in the wings of his mother, as he was born in April 1964, four months after our nation attained independence. He was faced with challenges of poverty, ignorance and disease. Hon. Kalembe Ndile, indeed, stood for the ideals in our National Anthem; the fear of God, a defender of justice, an advocate of unity and peace and a pusher for unity of purpose. He was always ready to serve. He was brave and stood for constitutional ideals, advocated for a stronger Kenya and for the prosperity for generations to come. He was, indeed, a humanitarian with a heart of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence of thought in execution of his duties. We mourn the great Kalembe Ndile as a great patriot as he stood in many forums utilizing his wit and humour to transcend ethnic, cultural, political and historical aspects of our great nation, Kenya. He stood for Chapter 4 of our Constitution, that is, economic and social rights, right to education, right to housing, right to adequate standards of living, right to health, victim rights and right to science and culture. Indeed, our great nation will remember him for his lifelong mission, which is, determining the living wage as opposed to the minimum wage and to be able to increase the level of savings which will in turn increase the levels of investments in our nation Kenya, thereby making it indeed a land where plenty may be found. May the almighty God rest his soul in eternal peace as we prepare to retire him on Friday. We shall have a mass for him at the Holy Family Cathedral on Thursday at 10.00 a.m., and we invite all Hon. Members to attend. May God rest the soul of Hon. Richard Kalembe Ndile in eternal peace."
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