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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Oburu",
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        "legal_name": "Oburu Ngona Odinga",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise to support this petition by Sen. Kavindu Muthama. This is because historical injustices meted out by the British Government are so enormous that people still continue to bear the burden. The colonial authorities were very ruthless. During those days, they used to confiscate people’s cattle, recruit people and take them to serve in the British Army forcefully without their family’s consent. Our heroes, such as Muindi Mbingu, fought tirelessly not just for the rights of the Kamba people, but for the rights of Kenyans so that they could have their land back and have independence. Some of our heroes such as Muindi Mbingu, Bildad Kagia, and Kung’u Karumba died, but their families are still in tatters, suffering. The Senator for Nyandarua, can you confirm that? These historical injustices have been ignored by successive governments. These families need to be considered. Just the other day, we were discussing the family of our former Speaker from Nandi, here in Parliament. His family is suffering a lot because their land was grabbed and sold. This is because, Jean-Marie Seroney was detained just because he gave his views when he was a Chair like you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, We hope that some of these historical injustices will be compiled and our Government; the Government of Kenya, at least this time round, can take up some of these historical injustices and do justice to their families. Those who fought are no longer there but the ones who have remained should at least enjoy some of the good practices that we have in other countries. In those countries, heroes are recognized and given not 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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