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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Gataya Mo Fire",
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    "content": "Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I rise to support this very important Motion from a very serious debater, Sen. Cherarkey. As a country, we have enjoyed the pride of one of the best countries in this world that produces the best athletes. We have an historical pride on that arrangement. It is unfortunate that in recent times we have had issues where Kenya is being branded as one of the countries practicing what Sen. Cherarkey is terming as doping. It is an issue that is likely to strike off our pride. I am happy that the Senator has come up with a very elaborate move, to make sure that we bring on board all the agencies that are supposed to make sure that we prevent that kind of retrogressive practice that is likely to degrade our international status especially where athletics is concerned. It is in this respect that as a House we are supposed to fast-track this Motion and make sure that we retain our dignity as a country. Madam Temporary Speaker, Sir, if you happen to travel in any part of the world, and say that you come from Kenya, the immediate question asked by anybody even those that have never visited Kenya is: “Do you come from Kenya, the country of athletics”? That fame should be protected by all means. I am happy that Sen. Cherarkey has come up with this Motion. The issue of doping is too negative. We are likely to lose our dignity as a country that the whole world has bestowed upon us for decades. It is in this respect that I strongly support the Motion. We need to bring on board all the agencies such as the Directorate for Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the National Intelligence Service (NIS). These people are supposed to come up with a verdict on how we are supposed to demystify these facts that Kenya is moving towards that doping route. I strongly support."
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