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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Nyamu",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. The candidature of the Hon. Raila Odinga presented the country with an opportunity to be at the helm of the leadership of AU. The benefits of this opportunity are obvious. They would have accrued to us as a country, regardless of whether you supported him or not. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, what he stands for in African Integration and Pan- African speaks for itself. To me, it is a missed opportunity for Africa. I want to congratulate the Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga and, indeed, His Excellency President William Somoei Ruto for a spirited campaign done across the continent. No effort was spared. No resources were spared. They met everybody regardless of their stand in the face of regional politics. They were not intimidated, but met everyone who needed to be met. For that show of togetherness, putting their political differences aside, and going for this as a country, I must congratulate them. Winning the first two rounds of the election was not a small achievement. Garnering 22 votes in the second round was not a small achievement in the face of regional politics that were at play. For that, I would like once again to congratulate the Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga. I happen to be one of the Kenyans who accompanied Raila Odinga to offer moral support. After the defeat, Raila Odinga and the President gathered Kenyans who were there for a thanksgiving dinner in a show of national solidarity where they thanked us. That spirit of national solidarity is a big win for us, as a country. I want to urge the country that we should build on it in every aspect of our country, so that we walk together as one. That way, it is easier even to disseminate development in every region and part of this country. Finally, I want to take this opportunity to congratulate the AUC Chairperson, Hon. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, for his win."
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