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    "content": "Kethi--- She needs to carry on with her father’s legacy. They need to carry on with the great work of their father and ensure that he is “immortal” at this point in time. Lastly, I think as a Senate, we have lost an important General. This is in terms of the Constitution and in terms of safeguarding the institution of the Senate in this country. You will recall that I was one of those who raised the controversial issue of whether the Senate is the Upper or the Lower House. In fact, it is him who gave me the logic when he said; “of course, why would I look at going to a lower House when I know that the Senate is the Upper House?” So, those are some of the things. The late Sen. Mutula had very tactful and jovial interventions. I then said that we all needed to use our logic. That is why I continue to bring out the point of logic. It is illogical for you to say that the Senate is the Lower House. Who else was better placed to interpret the Constitution than the late Sen. Mutula who was the author of the spirit and letter of that Constitution? We need to continue to carry out his work of a legal practioner, reformer and that of a person who cared for this country. This Senate must always reflect that in the principles and conduct of our business. Finally, I agree with one of my friends, the Senator from Kiambu, that Sen. Mutula had capacity to transcend ethnic and regional barriers based on the principles he stood for. That is a very important reference point. We, as Senators, must not feel balkanized by the regions and the parties that we represent. We must feel balkanized only, by national interests that make us one and which put us together. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family."
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