{"id":1106393,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1106393/?format=json","text_counter":20,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. (Dr.) Ochillo-Ayacko","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. On my own behalf and that of my family, I extend my congratulations and accolades to the new Member of the Senate. The Senate needs fresh blood, new ideas and more unity. We have been divided previously. I hope that your joining us will be the glue that we have been lacking. We are at a critical stage in our journey towards the closure of the Twelfth Parliament. You joining us, your youthful energy and the fact that you have come to Jubilee, which requires a unifier, is good. I pray that your effort, acumen and ability will contribute immensely to the success of this House. Lastly, your joining us makes me a little senior because I was not there at the beginning of the tenure of the Twelfth Parliament. I have a few people behind me. The longer the queue gets, the better for me. Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jr. is in agreement. Seniority is good. You will also be senior someday. I am a senior parliamentarian, but not a senior Senator."}