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    "id": 1518027,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1518027/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. M. Kajwang’",
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        "legal_name": "Moses Otieno Kajwang'",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I join the House in conveying my condolences to the family of the late Sen. Cheptumo. I have had the privilege of being in Parliament with Sen. Cheptumo from the 11th, 12th and 13th Parliament. We have now served together in the Senate Liaison Committee. I wish to extend my condolences to the family, especially the children who have been left behind, the spouse and the direct family members. The people of Baringo have also lost a wise leader. He was very influential in this House in a very quiet manner. He was not a heckler, noisemaker or a person who sought division. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, you will attest that whenever Sen. Cheptumo rose, even on a point of order, it was very substantive. He went to the Standing Orders and he was able to cite the specific matter that had been offended. He was not frivolous. He was very welcoming and a peacemaker. In the Senate Liaison Committee, many a times, we proposed very radical measures. You recall at some point, because of limited financing for committees, the Senate Liaison Committee deliberated and took a position that we were going to suspend the activities of committees. Consequently, even though that industrial action lasted only one night, but Sen. Cheptumo was very useful in the conversations. He was giving us tips and stories on how they have handled similar matters in the past. May the Lord rest his soul in eternal peace. This House has had its own fair share of tragedy. As we mourn, Sen. Cheptumo, we know that the distinguished Speaker of this Senate is mourning his father. We recently buried the father of Sen. Kinyua from Laikipia. Additionally, in this House, we have lost the late Sen. Mutula Kilonzo, Sen. Gerald Kajwang, Sen. Kabaka, Sen. Ben Oluoch Okello and Sen. G.G. Kariuki. These are things that happen. We should not act as if there could be some targeting of the Senate. This is part of life. This is a cycle of life. We pray that the family will be strengthened. We pray that the people of Baringo will also find some comfort. When the right time comes, they will decide to ensure that they continue to be represented. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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