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    "id": 1345987,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale",
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        "legal_name": "Bonny Khalwale",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir. Allow me, while still on my feet, to make my second Statement. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.52(1) to make a Statement on a matter of national and general topical concern, namely; the demise of former Bungoma South and Kanduyi constituencies MP, Hon. Lawrence Sifuna. He passed away on Saturday while undergoing treatment at an Eldoret hospital. We are seated here as the Senate, being a product of decades of constitutional reforms that can be traced to the relentless fight by our second liberation warriors in the 1980s and 1990s. These men and women risked life, limb and property to demand greater freedoms, free speech and sustainable constitutional order that could protect our democracy. Without them, we would probably still be under one party dictatorship with an emasculated Parliament. When the roll call of honour of these great sons and daughters of the struggle is unleashed, I dare say without a doubt that Hon. Lawrence Simiyu Sifuna will take his place of pride. Hon. Sifuna is survived in this House by his nephew, the distinguished Senator for Nairobi City County, Sen. Edwin Sifuna. 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 and AudioServices, Senate."
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