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    "speaker_name": "Turkana Central, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Joseph Emathe",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker, for this opportunity. First, I thank the Committee that vetted and produced a good report on these individuals. From the outset, I want to speak about Erastus, the Chairperson of the IEBC. His appointment is a demonstration of equity and inclusion. I thank the Committee and those who nominated him. He is a rare gem. Like a hummingbird, in Kenya’s northern frontier, we have a man who rose from humble beginnings, from the dust, from marginalised areas often denied opportunities, to where he is now. As a hummingbird, Erastus became the first breed of law students from Turkana. He flapped his wings hard to be interviewed for this position. Though he did not secure an appointment, he was interviewed for the position of a judge. As a hummingbird, Erastus will fly fast and land at an opportune time. He will manoeuvre in darkness and find direction. With our democracy, I believe he will fulfil all requirements and give us a taste of fair elections. Thank you."
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