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    "id": 1196688,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Murkomen",
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        "legal_name": "Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I seek the indulgence of the House to make a Personal Statement under Standing Order No.58. I make my personal Statement following my nomination by His Excellency President William Ruto to serve as a Cabinet Secretary (CS) in charge of the Ministry of Roads and Transport. This morning, our sister House, the National Assembly, approved our names and the names of the CSs approved, includes mine. It is now in public domain that I was nominated by the President to serve in that docket. Following that nomination, my departure from this august House is now imminent. I stand here with mixed feelings because Senate has been home for over 10 years. I was elected by the people of Elgeyo-Marakwet County on the 4th March, 2013 to serve as the Senator for the County. At that time, I was barely 33 years old. In the contest that led to my election, I competed with seasoned politicians, including the late hon. Nicholas Biwott, who was my worthy competitor. The people of Elgeyo-Marakwet, notwithstanding my financial status, unknown name and background, and having listened to my manifesto, elected me to serve them in this House. I am eternally grateful that despite that background, my people decided that they were going to vote for me. When I came here, many of my colleagues whom we served together were very seasoned. However, they worked, walked, mentored and respected me. From the onset, I was entrusted with responsibility in this Chamber. I became the first Chair of the Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations Committee. I also became the pioneer member of the Committee on County Public Accounts and Investments (CPAIC). My colleagues whom we were together here can remember the challenges we went through summoning governors to come to this House and shaping its relation to matters of accountability with counties. I also became a member of the Speakers’ Panel from day one. I had the responsibility of chairing sessions in this House on behalf of the Speaker and the Deputy"
}