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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cheruiyot",
    "speaker_title": "The Senate Majority Leader",
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        "legal_name": "Aaron Kipkirui Cheruiyot",
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    "content": " Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I join you in passing a word of condolence on behalf of the people of Kericho County and all the friends of our departed colleague, the Hon. Malulu Injendi and sharing in the sorrow alongside the people of Malava in Kakamega County, his family and friends. I know the Hon. Malulu Injendi quite well. Last year, in mid of the year, he hosted yours truly alongside other legislators at his rural home in Malava. We had a good time together with him and his family and proceeded to do a funds drive for women in his constituency. I was particularly impressed with the kind of connection he had with his constituents especially for a Member serving his third term. It was something quite worthy to marvel at. As you know, as you stay longer with voters, sometimes that touch disappears. However, he had such a good connection. There is an affectionate name, which sadly I cannot recall. Unfortunately, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale was not at that function and probably he may not remember. There is a name that they kept on referring to him and he responded to quite well. I admired that about a legislator. There is something particularly good about legislators or Members of Parliament (MPs), who stay in touch with their people, even as they serve for many terms. Therefore, I want to pass my personal condolences to his family, constituents and friends. It is sad to lose such a young devout legislator, whose work you have shared with us. I hope that as a Parliament, we can accord him a decent send-off and continue to carry on the good work that he was doing for his constituents, particularly in the sugar sub- sector, where I know he was extremely passionate. Consequently, when we did the Sugar Bill in the last session, he took time to personally engage me on things that were in that particular Bill that he felt should either be included or excluded. I hope in honouring his legacy, we shall ensure that sector continues to thrive. I thank you."
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