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    "id": 1558252,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Chute",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13583,
        "legal_name": "Chute Mohamed Said",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise under Standing Order No.52(1) to make a statement on a matter of national concern namely, the recognition and honour of the brave individuals who tragically lost their lives in the Kenya Air Force Harbin Y-12. This was an aircraft from China and the incident happened on 10th April, 2006. The aircraft which departed Nairobi for Marsabit, was carrying a delegation on a critical peace-building mission. I extend my deepest sympathies to the families, friends and colleagues of the departed. Though the years have passed, the weight of the loss continues to be deeply felt across the nation. On that day, Kenya lost committed leaders and public servants who had dedicated themselves to the cause of peace and national unity. Just last week, we marked the anniversary of this national tragedy, a solemn reminder of the sacrifice made by those on board that ill-fated flight. We remember with profound respect the lives of Hon. Mirugi Kariuki, then Assistant Minister for Internal Security, Hon. Titus Ngoyoni, then Assistant Minister for Regional Development, as well as Hon. (Dr.) Bonaya Godana and Hon. Abdi Sasura, MP for Saku. Other lives were also lost in this national tragedy, including the then-Moyale District Commissioner Peter King’ola, Lieutenant General Retired Abdullahi Adan who was an MP in East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), a Reverend of the Anglican Church, Bishop William Waqo, two police officers, the provincial intelligence officer, an Under-Secretary in the Office of the President and two Kenya Airforce Force pilots. Mr. Speaker, Sir, these individuals were patriots. Each of them committed to building a more peaceful and unified Kenya. They died while pursuing that noble mission"
}