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    "id": 1152776,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1152776/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kirinyaga Central, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Munene Wambugu",
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        "legal_name": "John Munene Wambugu",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker, for giving me this chance to pass condolences on my behalf, my family and the great people of Kirinyaga Central to the family and friends of the late Hon. President Mwai Kibaki. The late Hon. President Mwai Kibaki was in a class of his own. He was a great man, a man who rose from being a humble shepherd on the slopes of Othaya, to the President of this great nation. He is a man who was involved in the improvement of the law in Kenya, and also in the constitutional development in this country. He was involved in the enactment of the independence Constitution and more so, the Constitution of Kenya 2010, which we all celebrate. He is a man who taught us humility through his deeds. One thing to remember is when he was demoted from being a Vice President of this nation to a Minister of Health. Instead of quitting, he went on to serve, and he served so well. One has to remember that he is a person who really taught us resilience. He contested for the seat of the presidency twice and lost twice, but went on to win the presidency in 2002. He is someone who gave this country new hope when he won in 2002. He especially taught us that all our children need to go to school. Through that, he introduced free primary education. He is a man who taught this country to believe in itself and its economy. When he was the President, we saw banks hawking loans because the economy had improved so much through his policies. He is also a man who taught us that he was an academic giant in his own class, especially considering the years he went to school. He excelled very well academically and went on to have a Master’s degree in those early days. It is true that we will always remember this great man, especially his way and gift of bringing the country together even in times of turmoil. He is someone who never used to suffer fools. He never used to be harsh or even dictatorial throughout his management. In fact, he demystified the presidency in a way that we came to appreciate that you can criticise the President without being disrespectful. May his soul rest in eternal peace."
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