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    "id": 1164762,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1164762/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Nyamunga",
    "speaker_title": "The Temporary Speaker",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 738,
        "legal_name": "Rose Nyamunga Ogendo",
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    "content": " Hon. Senators, I have a Communication. Hon. Senators, it is with a heavy heart that I convey the news of the passing of Dr. Wilfred Machage, Kenya’s High Commissioner to Nigeria and the former Senator for Migori County. The late Sen. (Dr.) Wilfred Machage passed away in Abuja, Nigeria on Saturday, 19th February, 2022, after a short illness, at the age of 65. He was born on 10th August, 1956. The late Sen. (Dr.) Machage attended Taranganya Secondary School for his O- level certificate and Chavakali High School for his A- level certificate. He later pursued a career in the medical profession in his early years having attained a Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Nairobi in 1983. The late Sen. (Dr.) Machage joined elective politics in 2003 when he was elected a Member of Parliament (MP) for Kuria Constituency in the then Migori District. He served in this position for two terms until 2012. During his time as a MP, he served in various capacities in Government including Minister for East African Community (EAC), Assistant Minister for Home Affairs in the Office of the President, Assistant Minister in the Office of the President, Assistant Minister in the Ministry of Health and Assistant Minister for Roads and Transportation. In 2013, the late Dr. Machage contested for and was elected to the Office of the Senate for Migori County. He served as a Member of the Speaker’s Panel and"
}