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    "id": 1099049,
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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Khaniri",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 171,
        "legal_name": "George Munyasa Khaniri",
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    "content": "I served with him in the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources where he was my Vice Chair deputizing Sen. Mwangi. During that period, I bonded so much with the young Senator. We travelled to so many places and did so many things together for the Committee and the Senate. I can only say that I will miss those times that I shared with my dear young brother and colleague. Sen. Prengei died at a very prime age because he was a young man. Because of his death, the country has lost a young promising leader. My thoughts are especially with his young family that he left behind and the Ogiek Community. Madam Deputy Speaker, we must endeavour to assist the young family that he left behind in whatever form that we can as colleagues and as a Senate. Being a Commissioner on the Parliamentary Service Commission, I will also ensure that all the dues that are due to his family are promptly paid. Madam Deputy Speaker, the only honour that we can give to the minority group of the Ogiek is by nominating another Ogiek to replace our departed friend. This was the first time ever an Ogiek sat in a national Parliament. Our colleague was at the forefront fighting for the rights of the minorities and particularly the Ogiek. Therefore, that will need some continuity. My recommendation and plea to the Jubilee Party would be to kindly consider nominating another person from that community, so that they proceed and conclude the issues that the young Senator was pursuing. It is sad. I heard that when he got involved in the accident, there was no prompt action to try and save his life. He remained at the scene of the accident for some time before he was rescued. We do not expect that in the 21st Century. Emergency services must be there. We must improve on our emergency services. If there was prompt rescue operation, maybe his life would have been saved. We urge both county and national governments to ensure that emergency services are improved around the country. May the Almighty God rest our colleague’s soul in eternal peace."
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