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    "id": 1567593,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Tabitha Keroche",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.58 to issue a personal statement regarding false allegations made by Her Excellency Governor Susan Kihika. During the Senate's short recess in April, Governor Susan Kihika forcefully claimed in a television interview that I was admitted to a hospital in London suffering from kidney failure. She went further to wish me a quick recovery, fully aware that I was neither sick nor hospitalised. This misleading narrative was quickly picked up by mainstream media, newspapers, social media influencers and bloggers, none of whom bothered to verify the information with me or my office. Mr. Speaker, Sir, this malicious smear campaign was orchestrated under the directions of Governor Susan Kihika. It is regrettable that taxpayers' money from Nakuru County was allegedly used to pay bloggers and influencers to spread misinformation and malign my name. To those who were paid to wish me terminal illness, I urge you to rise above being used as tools of propaganda. Use your literary skills and creativity to earn a decent and dignified living. Mr. Speaker, Sir, since I was elected by the great people of Nakuru County, I have remained committed to ensuring devolution works effectively by lobbying for increased shareable revenue, additional allocations and conditional grants. These resources were meant to improve the living standards of our people through development. Regrettably, much of these funds have been lost through corruption, dubious procurement practises and unnecessary foreign travel. As I conclude, I assure this House and the people of Nakuru County that I am in sound health. I was not hospitalised and I have never been admitted to any hospital for kidney-related complications. My commitment to accountability, better healthcare and meaningful development for the people of Nakuru remains steadfast and unstoppable. I shall not be intimidated or cowed as I execute my constitutional oversight mandate. God bless you all and God bless Kenya. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir."
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