Entry Instance

HTTP 200 OK
Allow: GET, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, HEAD, OPTIONS
Content-Type: application/json
Vary: Accept

{
    "id": 1516841,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1516841/?format=api",
    "text_counter": 84,
    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mogotio, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Kiborek Reuben",
    "speaker": null,
    "content": "His leadership qualities soon led him into national service. In 1966, he was nominated as a Member of Parliament. Though his journey in elective politics faced challenges, he remained resilient, ultimately winning the larger Baringo South parliamentary seat in 1974. For 15 years, from 1974 to 1988, Hon. Kiptanui served his constituents with integrity and vision. His dedication and hard work earned him the trust of the late President Daniel Arap Moi, who appointed him Assistant Minister for Water Development from 1979 to 1988. During this period, he spearheaded numerous empowerment initiatives, championing access to education, water resources, employment opportunities and economic development for his people. Even after his tenure in Parliament, his service to the nation did not wane. In 1991, he was appointed Chairman of the National Water Corporation, a position he held for a decade. His leadership in this role further reinforced his legacy as a champion of public welfare and sustainable development. On behalf of this House, I extend my deepest sincere condolences to the family, friends, and community of Hon. Edward Cherutich Kiptanui. He was a great man. I am very proud to stand on the shoulders of those giants who came before me in Mogotio Constituency and Baringo County at large. He was a great leader in my community, this nation, and our great Baringo County. He served with dedication, integrity and passion. He transformed the lives of our people and the nation at large. We are immensely proud of him and the legacy that he has left behind. The people of Mogotio Constituency and the larger Baringo County are proud of him. May his soul rest in eternal peace. Thank you, Hon. Speaker, for granting me this honour."
}