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"speaker_name": "Navakholo, ODM",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Emmanuel Wangwe",
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"content": " Hon. Deputy Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(e), I wish to make a personal Statement regarding the passing on of my beloved mother, Mama Agneta Nerima. Very few things leave an indelible mark on the heart of an African man, like the death of a mother. We all remain children of our mothers, irrespective of age, rank, and status in society. When I received the devastating news of my mother's passing on, my world momentarily came to a standstill. I was heartbroken, and my heart bled. However, when messages of condolences and calls started pouring in from Kenyans across the country, led by the Executive and this honourable House, I regained strength. I confronted the situation, accepting God's will and embarking on the journey to lay my mother to rest. Biologically, I was bereaved. However, in the true African sense, it was this honourable House that was bereaved. The people of Navakholo Constituency were bereaved. My relatives, friends, and associates across the country were bereaved. With a profound sense of duty, all these groups mourned my mother as their parent. The moral and material support was immeasurable. Allow me to thank the great people of Navakholo most sincerely. My mother’s death demonstrated that, over the years, I have served my constituents. We have created a strong bond and sense of familyhood. The associations of local boda bodas, mama mbogas across markets, teachers’ associations, and the clergy played a critical role in giving me moral support and making material and financial contributions to give my mother a befitting send-off. I was deeply touched by the President's message relayed immediately after I lost my mother. His material support cannot be gainsaid. I express special gratitude to my party leader, the Right Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga, for his personal call and delegation to condole with me. I must also sincerely thank this honourable House for offering me the shoulder to lean on in my hour of need, led by the Right Hon. Speaker and the Hon. Members who visited to condole with me both in Nairobi and my rural home. These gestures and the enormous financial support are the reasons I stand strong before you today. Allow me to thank the judges and magistrates from the Judiciary, an arm of Government, who made moral and material contributions and attended the burial in Navakholo. I am most grateful to my brother and friend, Hon. Bernard Shinali, who chaired the funeral committee and coordinated all groups. Finally, Hon. Deputy Speaker, I cannot fail to recognise the role played by the Catholic Church, notably the Right Reverend Bishop Joseph Obanyi and my parish priest—Reverend Father Isinyi. I also recognise the role played by all the evangelical church leaders and a team of doctors led by Dr Akenga Amwoga. The outpouring of support extended beyond my constituency. I am eternally grateful to all those near and far, from all walks of life, who rallied with me. Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker and Members, for your love, care, and commitment during my family's time of grief. I am forever indebted."
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