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    "id": 1146417,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1146417/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Musuruve",
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        "legal_name": "Getrude Musuruve Inimah",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity. I join you and my fellow Senators in welcoming the visitors that we have in the House. I welcome the delegation from the Embassy of China. The relationship between Kenya and China is very visible in terms of education. We have quite a number of our students going to China to acquire knowledge. When they come back here, they are able to be productive in executing tasks that help in development. In the sector of roads and housing, China collaborates strongly with our country and this is a plus. You are welcome in this House that allocates funds for the purposes of ensuring that economic development is going on. Mr. Speaker, Sir, allow me to also welcome the students from Acacia Crest Academy. As I look at them, I see faces that are anxious to face tomorrow and ready to lead. Before us, I can see lawyers, magistrates, lecturers and people of all walks of life. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to encourage them to work very hard in school. It is an opportunity that never repeats itself. Every one of you has the time to decide their destiny. Education is an equaliser that helps people from different backgrounds to improve their socioeconomic status as individuals and also give back to the society. This is also an eye-opener. This is a very powerful House that is engaged in legislation. The laws that help wananchi to be better are made in this House. The Senate is concerned about counties. From the nature of our debates and how we conduct our activities, you will realise that we are very keen on legislating on issues that support counties. Mr. Speaker, Sir, on the prayer breakfast that you have just mentioned, we are in an electioneering period. This is an issue that we cannot take for granted. I support the Speaker that when it comes to elections, every Kenyan needs to really commit to God in"
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