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    "id": 1176650,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cherarkey",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Cherarkey K Samson",
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    "content": "When the Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Trade and Industry said that they were importing 10 million bags of duty-free maize, the prices of maize fell down to Kshs4,500. However, after the Cabinet of President William Ruto sat and agreed with us, the prices have now risen to Kshs5,400. Nonetheless, we are looking at Kshs7,000 per bag because it was expensive to plant. The other issue is about road safety, during this festive season. I urge our former colleague, Sen. (Prof.) Kithure Kindiki and other top organs in homeland security, to put the necessary measures and mechanisms. It is sad that we lose most of Kenyans during the festive season, while they travel home. I appeal to the police and other sectors to make our roads safe to ensure that we reach our destination. I ask Kenyans who take one or two for the road, please, do not drink and drive. Even if you drive slowly, you will still arrive to your destination. So, why do you want to cause accidents and die by drunk driving? You not only kill yourself but also other road users. I urge Kenyans to drive safely. If you have to take one or two for the road, get a designated driver or use an Uber or Bolt, so that you can be dropped at your place. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, somebody said on a light note, that this is the time when Kenyans who live abroad come back. They have been promising our girls marriage but now, we will know. This is the season to know the truth. This is the second Christmas, post-covid, that we are allowed to move across the country without restrictions. Let us enjoy with our families. As we also celebrate this festive season, let us kindly spare something for our brothers and sisters who are suffering across the country because of hunger. The Deputy President launched a pay bill. Let us contribute. We from the North-Rift, if given an organized way to contribute our donations, I can assure you we will contribute. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, as we go for recess, I wish you and all our colleagues well. I hope to see you in future, as we continue making sure that the Senate works for us. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I thank you for the opportunity."
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