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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Olekina",
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        "legal_name": "Ledama Olekina",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I stand here today a very sad man. I have been caught by shock because I did not know that my good friend, Francis Wangusi, had passed on. This is a man whom I had tremendous respect for because of his agility and dedication to servicing this country. I will remember Mr. Wangusi as a man who stood firm and fought every attempt by the Government to try and take over the CAK. The fights that he fought including challenging telecommunication companies like Safaricom and when we were introducing digital broadcasts with the media houses will never be forgotten. As tears fill my eyes because of this sad moment, I just want us to remind us here that any time we serve here, we have to ask ourselves what will become of us the moment we leave this prestigious position that we serve. I remember an appeal which was made by the family of the late Director-General of CAK, Mr. Wangusi, when his blood levels had gone down as he fought cancer while he was admitted at The Nairobi Hospital. He was one of the most renowned scientists in this country. However, after he served this country, he disappeared into oblivion and we forgot him. This is the time we must remember him as we pay tribute and thank him for the service that he gave to this country. I want to thank the distinguished Senator for Vihiga, who is also the Chair of County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee, Sen. Osotsi, for bringing this Statement. Sometimes we think we know everything because we read a lot but I do not know how this one escaped me. I want to tell the family that I will be mourning with them because that man personally touched my life. I will remember him for the good work and his contribution in the telecommunication industry in this country. There were a few controversies during his tenure but I think they teach us a lot. There was a time when people were up in arms about gadgets which are out there to monitor communication between different people. If there is one thing that I will remember the most about the late Wangusi, it is the fact that he went there to serve Kenyans. He did not care about the decision that the Board made even after he was sent on compulsory leave for four months. He went back and said he would not retire or go home until a substantive replacement was made to take over the organisation. That is the kind of agility and dedication to service that all of us must always practise."
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