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    "speaker_name": "Isiolo CWR, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Mumina Bonaya",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I wish to take this opportunity, first of all, to thank the Almighty Allah for his guidance and goodness that has seen me through all the hurdles in my journey to this House as the people’s representative. I also wish, in a special way and with so much humility, to thank the people of Isiolo for the honour, trust and confidence they conferred on me by resoundingly electing me as their county woman Member of Parliament against all odds. Indeed, Isiolo people demonstrated the meaning of democracy in its truest form by electing me to the 13th Parliament, in an election that was intensely contested and strongly characterised by, sadly, not real issues affecting ordinary people or competencies on the part of candidates seeking leadership positions, but by narratives that were heavily informed by tribal and clan entitlements, endorsements and formations that almost destroyed the social fabric on which Isiolo communities advance their well-being. As their representative, I proudly stand here today to celebrate the resilience and determination that was shown by the ordinary people of Isiolo County in maintaining peace and brotherhood in their grand match to the ballot, where they expressed their will through their votes as the ultimate decision makers. On this day, I make a solemn promise not to let them down but to serve them diligently. I will now move on to matters which affect the people of Isiolo County, which is arid and semi-arid. I would like to refer to the Address by His Excellency the President on the drought situation in our country and interventions that have been made by the Government so far. I wish to clearly state here that the situation on the ground has now moved from drought to famine. People are now dying of hunger. There is no water for both human and livestock consumption. We appreciate the food consignment that was flagged off by His Excellency the The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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