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    "id": 1161788,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Kasanga",
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        "legal_name": "Sylvia Mueni Kasanga",
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    "content": "and it has its place in our society. Of course, that has to be celebrated alongside with the culture. We are not now not saying that we go back. In as much as we are talking about let us celebrate things like traditional medicine, we are not saying that we should go back to witchcraft and all other dark vices. Again, those are the negative cultural practices we should not be looking to but we can celebrate traditional medicine. In fact, Covid-19 has been fought by herbal medicine. How many of us have been drinking dawa like no one’s business? Back at home, I think it is Mwarubaine. T hese are things that were used by our grandmothers and many others. In fact, every time I go back to Makueni there is gentleman who make us this herbal concoction that just calms you down; you sleep very well and wake up without any stress. So, we have to celebrate these cultural things and allow the space for religion where it rightfully is. I thank the Senator so much for all their contributions. I hope that this Motion will see the light of the day. As Kenyans and as we go to political season, our cultures and different backgrounds should not be used by our leaders and ourselves to divide us by ourselves. We should not use our own cultures to divide ourselves. If anything, we must continue to celebrate our cultures and know that we are one people in as much as we have our different backgrounds and tribes. Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I beg to reply."
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