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    "id": 1372364,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Elgeyo Marakwet CWR, Independent",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Caroline Ng’elechei",
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    "content": " Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 43, I wish to make a Statement regarding the untimely passing on of a Marathon World Record Holder, Mr. Kelvin Kiptum on Sunday 11th February 2024. Hon. Speaker, Members will recall that on 12th October 2023, I rose under Standing Order 259(d) to notify the House of the great achievements of Mr. Kelvin Kiptum who had on 8th October 2023 broken the World Marathon Record at the Chicago Marathon, thus becoming the fastest Marathoner in the World with a time of two hours and 35 seconds. Indeed, the tribute of the House to the national hero were recorded with great compliments. Hon. Speaker, it is, therefore, with a heavy heart that today, the nation mourns the loss of this great Sportsman following a tragic road accident on 11th February 2023. At the young age of 24 years, Mr. Kiptum had achieved what many athletes would only dream of. He had successfully conquered Valencia, Chicago, London Marathon among other top competitions to which he has left a triumphant legacy as the fastest marathoner of his time. Indeed, it was expected that this conquering sequence would be replicated in the upcoming 2024 Olympics. Mr. Kiptum’s narrative transcends the mere passage of time standing as a testament of his unyielding determination and unwavering fortitude. He was a beacon of hope not only to the people of Chepsamo Village, Kaptarakwa Ward, Keiyo South Constituency, Elgeyo Marakwet County, but the entire country and beyond. I take this early opportunity to condole with the family and friends of the late Kelvin Kiptum, the athletics fraternity and the people of Kenya at large, for the loss of the extraordinary sportsman. Hon. Speaker, with your indulgence, may I request that we all stand to observe a minute of silence in honour of the departed sportsman."
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