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    "content": "I also thank the Clerk for conducting the morning session very well. My colleagues have mentioned that today is a big day. I have just been told by Sen. Murkomen that you have made history today for being the first Speaker to be elected on the first round. Congratulations! It tells you the direction the people of Kenya have taken because they speak through their representatives. They want a united Kenya and to move forward. Our senior, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale, mentioned that we have many reasons to vote for you. I also had many reasons to vote for you. One was because you campaigned very well. Secondly, I believed you were the best candidate. Thirdly, my senior, Sen. Murkomen, has always reminded me about loyalty, faithfulness and fidelity. I have not forgotten. Fourth, I have known you from the past. By the way, your history and mine is almost similar and that is why I also voted for you. You became a Member of Parliament for Magarini Constituency at 32 years. I am coming in as the Senator for Nyandarua County at 31 years. You understand the challenges that young Parliamentarians face and can address them because you have been there. I joined Pwani University in 2013. You were the Governor for Kilifi County and I ran for member of Pwani University Student Council. I come from a small village called Karoboithi and a humble background as well. I did not have anything to push me there. I came to your office to ask for help and you helped me despite not knowing me. I requested for posters and you give me posters and more. My mother, Ms. Janet Wanjiru, is there and she knows that you paid my fees for the remaining part of the term. Thank you very much. The other day when you came to ask for my vote, I reminded you of all these things and told you it is my turn to pay back. You did not know me then and I did not need to know you now to vote for you. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wish to speak to our colleagues who walked out of the House this morning. They were not elected by their people to walk out of the Chamber of Parliament. They are supposed to be here to express themselves. Walking out is disdain to the people who elected them. You were elected to the Senate, but you walk out of the"
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