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    "content": "served as the Minister of State for Immigration and Registration of Persons, a position he held until March 2013 when he was elected the first Senator for Homa Bay County. Until his untimely demise, the late Kajwang was serving his fourth consecutive term as a Member of Parliament. In recognition of his distinguished service, he was decorated with the National Honour of Elder of the Golden Heart (EGH) by his Excellency the President in 2008. In the Senate, the late Kajwang was an active Member of the Standing Committees of Roads and Transportation and Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries. The late Kajwang was a believer in democracy and human rights. He served in leadership positions of various political parties, the latest being service as the Chairperson of the Homa Bay branch and a Member of the National Executive Committee of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party. It is during his activities as a mobiliser and crusader of democracy that he coined the Bado Mapambano clarion, with which he has become synonymous over the years. Hon. Senators, death has robbed this nation of a great son, an illustrious servant, an astute lawyer, a relentless worker and a gallant politician, whose contribution in the respective fields, I am sure, will be greatly missed. On behalf of all Senators, staff of the Senate and on my own behalf, I wish to convey our deepest condolences to the family; may the almighty God grant comfort to his family, friends, relatives, the good people of Homa Bay County and the nation at large, during this very painful and sorrowful period. May the Lord give us all the strength to bear this tragic loss and may the good Lord rest his soul in eternal peace. Hon. Senators, the Senate fraternity and in solidarity with the family of our late colleague, the Rules and Business Committee (RBC) met this morning and has appointed the following to constitute a funeral committee to assist in funeral arrangements for our late colleague. The Membership will be:- 1. Sen. Kembi-Gitura - Deputy Speaker 2. Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki Kithure - Senate Majority Leader 3. Sen. Moses Wetangula - Senate Minority Leader 4. Sen. Beth Mugo 5. Sen. Kiraitu Murungi 6. Sen. James Orengo 7. Sen. Kipchumba Murkomen 8. Sen. Johnstone Muthama and 9. Sen. (Dr) Agnes Zani These Senators will be joined in the committee by six of our colleagues from the National Assembly. Hon. Senators, in honour of our departed colleague, the RBC met today, like I have said, at 12 noon and resolved to request the Speaker to rearrange today’s business pursuant to Standing Order 39(2) to allow Senators to eulogise the late Kajwang. I accordingly wish to inform you that the business of the Senate this afternoon will conclude at Order No.2. On the conclusion of this communication, I will provide an opportunity for Senators to eulogies our departed colleague after which the Senate will adjourn until tomorrow. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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