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    "id": 1372742,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cherarkey",
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        "legal_name": "Cherarkey K Samson",
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    "content": "Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for this opportunity. I rise under Standing Order No.37 to move that we discuss an issue of a national definite importance on the untimely demise of the legend, the (GOAT) or Greatest of all Times, the late Kelvin Kiptum, who died through a tragic road accident a few days ago. Madam Temporary Speaker, he was an important asset to this country. Even as we discuss or eulogize the death of Kelvin Kiptum, we have, unfortunately, today in the afternoon got an official statement that we have also lost the great marathoner, who used to refer himself as Sir Henry Rono, the legendary athlete from my country. He went into the books of history of athletics in 1978 by breaking four world records within 81 days in 1978. He was also the G.O.A.T in 5000 meters, 3000 metres triple chase and 10,000 metres triple chase that he broke within 81 days in 1978. Unfortunately, he passed on today while receiving medical attention in Nairobi today. It is a big blow to the sporting fraternity, sportsmen and women. Kelvin Kiptum was born on 2nd December, 1999 in Chepsamo Village, Chepkorio in Elgeyo-Marakwet County. Coincidentally, his training ground was in Chepkorio when he was about 13 years old and during his primary school at Kipchawat Primary School in Keiyo North Constituency. Like many boys growing up, of course he used to run every morning and evening like some of us used to when we were young. Kelvin came into athletics stardom when only at 18 years at the Eldoret Half Marathon. He finished first in the 21 kilometre race in Eldoret in 2018 and in France 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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