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    "id": 1191226,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1191226/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cheruiyot",
    "speaker_title": "The Majority Leader",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 13165,
        "legal_name": "Aaron Kipkirui Cheruiyot",
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    "content": " Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to say something on the Statement issued by Sen. Cherarkey on the fallen hero, Mr. Kiprugut. Last weekend, we laid Mr. Kiprugut to rest at his home in Kericho County. First of all, I wish to appreciate that unlike in previous occasions where we have laid heroes to rest, the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage was well represented. Athletics Kenya also came in its full force. I was not able to personally join them but I followed the event and appreciated that at least the country recognized this hero albeit in death. Mr. Speaker, Sir, it would have been my wish that such legends get to enjoy the fruits of their labour while they are alive. There are many people who have given tremendous service to the country and earned us glory and fame which is something that is priceless. Unfortunately, we have never been able to quantify as a country, what is the value that we draw when the whole attention of the seven billion population of earth is following a particular sporting event, Kenya’s flag is flown high and our anthem is played. When those people return home because we have not been able to commercialise it and put a value or a premium to it, after their service to the country, many of them are left to languish in poverty. We have said this times without number and it will be unfortunate if we continue doing it. I challenge the Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Youth Affairs, Sports and Arts, hon. Ababu Namwamba to, in the amendments--- I know because I have seen communications and correspondence from him on part of the legislative agenda that he wants us, as a House, to consider this particular term with regards to sports as an industry in the country; to put a premium and find a way. We must surely find a way of at least even in the smallest of gestures, appreciating athletes who do well in global events like the Olympics, Commonwealth and world championships. Next door, President Museveni ensures that each time Kiplimo wins the 10,000 meters or Cheptegei wins the Commonwealth, by the time they arrive in Uganda, they have a house and a brand-new vehicle that are paid for by the Government of Uganda. That is why they have continued to pose such a great challenge to us, as a country. To the contrary, our athletes queue up with the rest of the citizens including those who have arrived from holidays and different missions because most of them are very"
}