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    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Eng.) Rege",
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    "content": "Thank you, hon. Deputy Speaker. At the entrance of Parliament lies the photograph of the late hon. (Dr.) Paul Adhu Awiti and a condolence book. On behalf of the people of Karachuonyo Constituency and my own behalf, I wish to announce the passing on of Dr. Paul Adhu Awiti, who was a Member of Parliament in the 8th and 9th Parliament. Dr. Awiti was born on 15th October, 1939 and was brought up in Karachuonyo Constituency, which was then South Nyanza Constituency. Amidst the difficulties the family faced, Dr. Awiti was able to get his education up to, and through, Lorton College where he did his doctor of philosophy (PhD) degree. Dr. Awiti served not only this country but also other countries of the world, including being a Member of this august House from 1997 to to 2007. He also served as the Minister for Planning and National Development from 2001 to 2002. Before then, he was a lecturer at Dar es Salam University, where his students included President Yoweri Museveni and the Congolese rebel leader Maceio Ernest Wamba dia Wamba. Dr. Awiti also worked as an advisor to the Founding Father of Tanzania, former President Mwalimu Julius Nyerere. After his service as a Member of Parliament, he served also as an advisor at the Prime Minister’s Office from 2008 to 2012. He was a member of various distinguished organisations; including the University of Dar es Salam, St. Edwards University Institute"
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