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"speaker_title": "Hon. John Mbadi",
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"content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Mine may be a little longer because I have been here longer than Hon. Wandayi. Allow me to start by saying that today, as I make this final contribution on the Floor of this House, with a lot of humility, gratitude and honour, I want to give special thanks to the Almighty God who gave me the energy and the noble commitment to stay focussed on my role as Suba South Member of Parliament for nearly two decades. Like all Members who have spoken in this House on this wonderful debate approving our nominations, it is going to be a great wrench to leave the House. As the book of Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 says: “For everything, there is a season and a time for every matter under heaven...” Today comes that day to say goodbye to the Legislative Assembly. As you are all aware, two weeks ago, His Excellency the President, (Dr.) William Samuel Ruto, nominated me as the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning, an appointment which I heartily accepted. Consequently, I have since been vetted by the Committee on Appointments and approved by this House to assume the new role. I want to thank you Members who have approved my nomination. By extending this hand of co-operation, may I exceptionally thank His Excellency the President, for the trust he bestowed upon me to sit at the top-most decision-making organ of the country. I am humbled by the warm gesture and remain mindful of the aspirations and expectations of Kenyans, as I assume the Office as the Cabinet Secretary, National Treasury and Economic Planning. Simply put, the people of Kenya are entrusting me with their granary. At the backdrop of this long political journey, I wish to acknowledge my party leader, (Rt.) Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga and the entire Orange Democratic Party fraternity who imparted the foundations of knowledge and skills in leadership, as well as trusting me with party leadership positions. I am equally indebted for the space to ride on the same party ticket to Parliament for a record 17 years, priding myself as one of the longest-serving Members of this House."
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