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    "id": 1283392,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1283392/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "North Imenti, Independent",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Rahim Dawood",
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    "content": "The late Hon. Silas Muriuki was born on 12th January 1949 in Kiathandi Hill, Kanyira Sub-location, Runogone Location in Meru County. He attended Chugu Primary School and later joined Mwiteeria Primary School where he graduated. He was among the top 12 students who qualified to join the then Kaaga Intermediate School for his upper primary education. Upon completion of his education, he became a teacher and taught in various schools for 20 years. Being a visionary leader, a champion for change and true advocate for knowledge and empowerment, he joined the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) as the Executive Secretary, Meru Branch, from 1986 to 2001. The late Silas Muriuki was popularly known as ‘Mhesh’. He vied for North Imenti Constituency parliamentary seat in 2007 General Elections on Mazingira Green Party of Kenya. He won and served diligently from 2007 to 2013. He was an astute legislator whose contribution to various parliamentary committees, among them the Committee on Parliamentary Broadcasting and Library, Departmental Committee on Lands and Natural Resources and Public Investments Committee was invaluable. Still a teacher at heart, under his leadership, schools flourished and educational initiatives thrived. He spearheaded the establishment of new schools, upgraded existing infrastructure and implemented innovative programmes that nurtured and developed young minds by impacting 122 primary schools and 76 secondary schools through what he referred to as ‘Making Constituencies Development Fund (CDF) transformative.’ His unwavering belief in the power of education was evident in the numerous scholarships and grants he provided, enabling deserving students to pursue their dreams. Mhesh will continue to be adored and deeply missed by various beneficiaries who enjoyed a better learning experience using the CDF. The late Hon. Silas Muriuki’s impact extended beyond the boundaries of education. He believed in the potential of North Imenti Constituency and worked tirelessly to create opportunities for growth and prosperity. From advocating for economic development to fostering community engagement, he left an indelible mark. On my behalf and that of the great people of North Imenti Constituency, I wish to extend my deepest condolences to the family of the late Hon. Silas Muriuki for the loss of a remarkable public servant and leader. His spirit and influence will forever resonate in the halls of our schools, hearts of our students and in the progress they continue to make in the generations to come. Hon. Speaker, with your indulgence, may I request that we all stand to observe a minute of silence in honour of our departed colleague. May the soul of the late Hon. Silas Muriuki Ruteere rest in eternal peace. I thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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