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    "id": 1372769,
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    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Prof) Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC",
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    "content": "Running sub-two in the marathon for five times is no mean task. The late Kelvin Kiptum exhibited excellence both in the Valencia, Chicago and the London marathons. It is time that this country takes sports and sports men and women seriously. This is because there are certainly flaws that will be traced to the last minutes that led to the death of the late Kelvin Kiptum’s life. Not just the accident but if at all, there are road safety issues. This is because the late Kelvin Kiptum died in a black spot after getting an accident in a turn, unsuccessfully and sadly, losing his life with his coach. Madam Temporary Speaker, as the Senator for Kiambu County has said, the development of sports under the Sports Act, 2013 must include other measures that would ensure sports men and women are trained wholly. This way, they will become whole persons to not only manage their resources, but also continually understand their responsibility to themselves and the nation. It is in this spirit that we will be bringing before this Senate the Sports Academies Bill, 2024. This Bill will not only deal with the questions on sports but also, sports men, training and the role of county governments. This is so that county governments take a responsibility to ensure that their sports men are not only taken care of, but their welfare is considered in its entirety. This country mourns a champion who would have contributed more because, the potential of the late Kelvin Kiptum was unexploited. He was at the dawn of his career. A young man of only 24 years. It must be a lesson to those who have been left behind. Young athletes should not just be dedicated to their training like Kelvin Kiptum, but also emulate him and go further and beyond."
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