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    "id": 331593,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Wamalwa",
    "speaker_title": "The Minister for Justice, National Cohesion and Constitutional Affairs",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 148,
        "legal_name": "Eugene Ludovic Wamalwa",
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    "content": " Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I was moved to hear from a judge from South Africa who is also serving on our Vetting of Judges and Magistrates Board about his experience in South Africa and how he almost lost his life in the struggle against Apartheid in South Africa. When the Truth and Reconciliation Commission was underway in South Africa, the man who almost killed him actually came to him and told him that he was going to appear before the Commission and he hoped to be forgiven. Justice Abhishek told him to go before the Commission and give his story for the record and he did. When he came back to see him, the man was in tears and he asked for his forgiveness and he forgave him. That experience was therapeutic to him both as a victim and the fellow who actually attacked him. So, the process of reconciliation and getting the truth is very important for this nation. It is very important for the healing of our nation. We have waited for over 45 years, that is, since 1963. So, we can wait a few more months for us to get to know the truth and for the children of Kenya to get to know what happened in future. These answers will give true meaning to the Biblical verse which says: “The truth shall set us free” as a nation through this report. We urge Commissioners to do their best in the extended period and discharge their mandate by covering areas that they had not covered like Samburu. We know that they were still covering some areas at the Coast Province. Therefore, with the extended period they can be able to do that and complete their report. If you come up with issues of reparation and give those adversely mentioned enough notice for them to clear their names and offer amnesty to those who will apply for it, it will be good. With those few remarks, I thank hon. Members once more and wish the Commission well in completion of their work and presentation of their report within the extended period. I beg to move."
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