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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Veronica Maina",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity. First, I want to congratulate Faith Kipyegon for being one of the best athletes in this nation. She was raised like many girls in this nation. She was born in a village called Keringet. She comes from an ordinary family of nine children. She has beaten many odds to realise the achievements that the world is so proud of her today. Notably, she is a mother. I believe she has a five-year old child and she is a married woman. She has shown women that there are no excuses for not being their best. She has shown young girls that through hard work, sheer determination, effort, courage and focus, one can rise to become a world champion. She has attained three successive titles on a global stage, standing out as a great victor on the track, putting every effort without excuses and making us proud as Kenyans. When I look at her life, I see a reflection of many youth in Kenya. If all the counties were to encourage young people, we would have many Faith Kipyegons in this nation. She now stands out as a strong mentor and a person who should be emulated in every county in this nation. I believe when this Senate meets the governors during the Devolution Conference, one of the things that should be discussed between the Senators and the Governors is how all governors in the 47 counties will lift their youth to a level where they will take part in sports and arts at a global level like Faith Kipyegon. I take this opportunity to truly congratulate her and urge county governments to secure funding to support the youth, not just with stadia, because the youth have many talents. Some can do acrobatics like what we see in Mombasa. Some are artists. We also have good musicians in Kenya. If they were given support in creative arts and other talents that they have, we would be speaking of very many faith Kipyegons. Mr. Speaker, Sir, for now, as women in this country, because of what she has achieved, we know that many girls and women can succeed, in spite of their statuses and backgrounds. I thank you. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard Services,Senate."
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