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    "id": 449526,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Nyenze",
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        "legal_name": "Francis Mwanzia Nyenze (Deceased)",
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    "content": "Hon. Speaker, thank you for giving me this chance. Hon. Members, as you are aware, the late hon. Gen. Rtd. Jackson Kimeu Mulinge, passed on, on Tuesday, 17th June, 2014. He was born in 1924 in Kathiani, Machakos. He attended African Inland Mission School, Mumbuni which is in Machakos. He then joined the military and began serving his country in 1942. He was granted commission as an officer in King’s African Rifles in 1961. In 1963, he was appointed Commanding Officer III, Kenya Rifles. He was appointed Brigadier in 1969. In 1971, he took charge of the military following Major General Joseph Ndolo’s retirement. Kenyans remember him fondly and with gratitude having fought the 1982 coup attempt. He retired from politics and went full-time into business both in real estate and farming, particularly ranching. His legacy is that of a man who tried his best to be incorrupt. He helped countless people get education and jobs. Despite all his achievements, he remained humble with a common touch until the end. He will be remembered for his achievements. His development record is spread everywhere from Kathiani, Kambaland and Kenya as a whole. May his soul rest in eternal peace. I just want to say that, we, the Kamba Community feel that we have lost a great leader, an icon and a symbol of unity in Ukambani. He served the past three presidents diligently, faithfully and has served with all his heart and mighty. He stood strong and believed in the rule of law. During those years, African governments were being toppled by Army Generals, but the late Mulinge was never tempted to take over power although he was capable. Whoever attempted to take power from a legitimate government was fought back and power brought back to the duly elected government. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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