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    "id": 1174965,
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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Omogeni",
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        "legal_name": "Erick Okong'o Mogeni",
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    "content": "we have had bonds and memories for the last five years but whom we may not be crossing paths with in the next Parliament. There are a number of us who are moving on to higher offices like Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jr., yourself and others who may not be with us next term. Madam Deputy Speaker, it has been a joy serving here. I thank the great people of Nyamira County, for having elected me overwhelmingly as their Senator. I thank my family for their support; beginning with my lovely wife, Ms. Jacky and our children, Nyamokami, Gikara, Okong’o Jnr and Aliaro. They have been very patient with me as I serve the people of Nyamira County. May I state categorically that it has been very fruitful serving in this House. This is especially on occasions that we had to work together in the best interest of our country at large. My best moment in this House was during the revenue sharing debate. We stood together as Team Kenya, in support of some of us who were losing colossal amount of money. Without the spirit of Team Kenya, with my friend Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr., Sen. Murkomen and Sen. Sakaja, I risked losing a whooping Kshs600 million from the Nyamira County. That was my best moment in this House. I was able to stand firm and get the support of my colleagues to ensure that Nyamira County does not lose Kshs600 million. Madam Deputy Speaker, I also thank Sen. Cheruiyot and other Senators, whom we worked together in enacting the Tea Act, which has brought reforms in the Tea Sector. My people in Nyamira County will get a very generous bonus this year because of that legislation. Last year, our farmers were paid between Kshs7 and Kshs9. This year, I am sure our farmers will get a bonus of between Kshs20 to Kshs29."
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