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    "id": 1175349,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kibwezi West, Independent",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Dr.) Patrick Musimba",
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        "legal_name": "Patrick Mweu Musimba",
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    "content": "West Constituency for all the faith they have in me, the prayers and the support they have given me in delivering this great mandate. In addition, one of my former colleagues told me when I came to this House that there is no school that teaches experience. Indeed, that is true because we have gone through the hurdles and more importantly, we have seen greater sense of unity in terms of purpose in delivering for the people of Kenya. Indeed, it is humbling. We have passed through these doors for the last 10 years as among the less than 3,000 people of the over 50 million Kenyans. Indeed, if you were to count since Kenya was formed, only over 100 million Kenyans have got the privilege to come into this great House to serve Kenyans, live up to the ethos of our national anthem and be true patriots. We come here not to be faint hearted, but to deliberate upon what is difficult out there, to speak what other people can only whisper about. To stand in the door as defenders of this great nation against any threat both local and international. We stand here with the same energy and zeal that our forefathers stood at Independence and liberation of our people towards prosperity and towards fighting ignorance, disease, and poverty, and to take it to the next level. Indeed, having served in both the 11th and 12th Parliament, we pass the baton to the next leaders who will have the privilege to come and serve here. To my colleagues, I can only pray for those coming back in the 13th Parliament. I thank our families that keep upholding us every day. I embark on a noble venture, which is to go and serve the people of Makueni as their governor, God willing, in this forthcoming election and beyond. In addition, may we keep the flag and the promise that plenty may be found within our borders."
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