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    "id": 1517925,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cheruiyot",
    "speaker_title": "The Senate Majority Leader",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 13165,
        "legal_name": "Aaron Kipkirui Cheruiyot",
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    "content": " Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I will start with the Notice of Motion. I beg to give Notice of the following Motion, which is the celebration of the life of the late Sen. William Kipkiror Cheptumo. I beg to give Notice of the following Motion- THAT AWARE THAT the late Sen. William Kipkiror Cheptumo, the Senator for Baringo County passed away on 16th February, 2025 at the age of 57 years while undergoing treatment; COGNIZANT THAT the late William Cheptumo served as a Member of Baringo North Constituency in the National Assembly for three terms from 2008 to 2022 during which time he also served as an Assistant Minister of Justice, National Cohesion and Constitutional Affairs (2008 to 2013); Chairperson of the Committee on Delegated Legislation, member of the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs, the House Business Committee and the Committee on Pensions (2013 to 2017); and the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs (2017 to 2022); FURTHER COGNIZANT THAT the late William Cheptumo was elected Senator for Baringo County in 2022 and continued with his stellar legislative work in the Senate having sponsored many businesses among them, a Motion on: “Declaration of cattle rustling and banditry as a national disaster” and establishment of a Special Fund for Victims which was adopted by the Senate on 30th May, 2024; and served as the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on National Security, Defense and Foreign Relations and as a member of the Standing Committees of Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights and that of Land, Environment and Natural Resources, which positions he served until his demise on 16th February, 2025; NOW THEREFORE, the Senate expresses its deep sadness at the death of Hon. William Kipkiror Cheptumo, the Senator for Baringo County and Chairperson of the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations; Records its appreciation for his contribution to public service spanning over two decades; recognizes the high esteem in which he was held by colleagues from across the political divide and the humble, principled and dedicated manner in which he undertook his duties; and offers its profound sympathy and condolences to his family, friends, Baringo County and the nation at large."
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