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    "content": "(Sen. (Prof.) Kamar): Hon. Senators, the third communication is on the demise of Sen. Prengei, who until his death was a Senator in this House. Hon. Senators, as you are aware, on Monday, 16th August, 2021, we all received the tragic news of the passing on of the late nominated Senator Victor Prengei Sitienei, MP, which occurred through a tragic road accident at Gioto area in Nakuru County. The late Sen. Prengei was among the youngest legislators in the Twelfth Parliament and was, indeed, a great leader, principled legislator and distinguished man who passionately served, not just the special interest group, but Kenya in general. The Late Sen. Prengei was born on 10th January, 1984 in Mariashoni Location, Molo sub-county in Nakuru County. His passion for academic excellence was evident at a very early stage in his life and demonstrated by the illustrious awards he received while pursuing degree programmes at the Maseno University. These include a Bachelor’s degree in Economics (2008), Master of Laws (2009) and a Masters in Strategic Management from the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT). Hon. Senators, in his short stint in public service from 2010 when he begun his career, Sen. Prengei distinguished himself as a man of honour, respect and dignity. He worked as a deputy returning officer in the 2013 General Elections and in 2014, joined the Nakuru County Land Management Board as its chairperson, where he served for a year. He later joined the Betting Control and Licensing Board as a member, and served until he was nominated as a Senator representing the youth, following the 2017 General Elections. Hon. Senators, in the Senate, the late Sen. Prengei served as the Vice-Chairperson of the Standing Committees on Lands, Environment and Natural Resources and the Standing Committee on Energy. He was an active member of the Standing Committee on Devolution and Inter-Governmental Relations and the Sessional Committee on Delegated Legislation as well as the Committee of Powers and Privileges. The late Sen. Prengei relentlessly advocated for the human and land rights of minority communities and actively participated in community projects aimed at improving the lives and livelihoods of the people. He will be fondly remembered as a steadfast leader, an ardent defender of devolution, and for upholding the rule of law and constitutionalism. To his credit, the late Senator had drafted the Minority Protection Bill which was due to be introduced in the Senate. I am saddened by his passing, considering that he had a bright career ahead of him in public service. I take this opportunity to express my condolences to his family, friends and relatives, the people of Nakuru County and the Senate for the loss. Hon. Senators, in honour of our departed colleagues and in accordance with our tradition, I request that we stand and observe a moment of silence for his soul."
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