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    "id": 1163726,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cherargei",
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        "legal_name": "Cherarkey K Samson",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I was just building my case by saying--- I can see my time is spent. As protectors of devolution, we need county governments to create cultural centers that are vibrant. I once went to Kwale County during an official parliamentary visit, and we found Governor Salim Mvurya had built a very good cultural center. I thought that was brilliant. Instead of giving these elderly people cash transfers, these are people with lots of experience; some of them are retired doctors and civil servants in Government. How can we tap into their knowledge? I remember in Meru county government - I do not know whether that program died – where Gov. Kiraitu Murungi had created the eminent persons of Meru, where retired senior civil servants like Amb. Francis Muthaura and many others were part of the advisors to the county government. We can also tap into their experience. It does not mean that these old people are bogus. We can even tap into their cultural knowledge. If I want to know the culture of the Kikuyu nation, I can just walk to Laikipia Cultural Centre; get an old man of 80 years who will tell me and my children about their history. It is very important. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I hope that in the future, when you will be running for governor, maybe after 2027, because we know you are coming for the second term as the Senator for Laikipia, these are brilliant ideas that you can implement that will assist the relevant people. These old people will always be grateful. This Motion is timely and I hope my sister, Sen. Shiyonga - since she is also running - can run with this idea and develop a manifesto to sell in Kakamega County. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I support this Motion and look forward to having proper resolutions that will assist the elderly in our society."
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