Entry Instance

HTTP 200 OK
Allow: GET, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, HEAD, OPTIONS
Content-Type: application/json
Vary: Accept

{
    "id": 1174931,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1174931/?format=api",
    "text_counter": 266,
    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Olekina",
    "speaker_title": "",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 407,
        "legal_name": "Ledama Olekina",
        "slug": "ledama-olekina"
    },
    "content": "Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. What shall I say? Shall I start by saying c’est la vie or the thrill is gone? It has been an amazing journey for me. There are so many things that I have learnt in the Senate of the Republic of Kenya. I am going to try and name a few in the shortest time that I have. One, that black is not black and white is not white. When you come into this Senate, you think things are done in a certain way but ultimately by the time you finish the debate, you end up realizing that black is not black and white is not white. The other big thing that I have learnt in the Senate which will help me grow as a leader is never burn your bridges. This is a big challenge. I think some of us will learn it the hard way. As part of my journey, I attempted to burn my bridge but God was right there looking after me when I was appointed as the Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee. God was there and the wisdom of my elders propelled me to greater heights and I was able to mend my fences. Madam Deputy Speaker, what can I say as part of my achievements which I hope that the people of Narok will be able to judge me on? One, I played a critical role and I thank the good Lord for giving me that courage because I come from a people who have been terrorised, stigmatised and subjected to extremist measures for over 100 years. When your people love you so much, nothing stops you from fighting for them. One of the biggest challenges that I had to face had to do with the issue of Mau forest. I am grateful that even after being arrested, two days ago I managed to get that burden off my shoulders and the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) was able to see that I am a good man who loves peace and forgave me for those few challenges of learning. Madam Deputy Speaker, I am very proud of this Senate and the Team Kenya which came in to save this country and talk about the issue of revenue formula."
}