{"id":341743,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/341743/?format=json","text_counter":508,"type":"other","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"party leader of GNU which originated from DP. This was a real encouragement to all of us. I have learnt a lot about life from His Excellency the President. Your Excellency, we have taken your footsteps and I believe that most of the young people in this country will never forget you. Lastly, when I was nominated to run on a DP ticket in 1997, very many people challenged my ticket. Were it not for His Excellency, I would not be seated here today. He was very categorical that even if that young man comes from a poor family, he should be given an opportunity to serve the people of Laikipia. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank His Excellency the President."}