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    "id": 503604,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Okong’o",
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        "legal_name": "Kennedy Mong'are Okong'o",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity on behalf of myself and the people of Nyamira, to eulogize a departed colleague. It is often said that today we are but tomorrow we are not. Sometimes they say: “Cheer each day as we may not be available tomorrow.” I know this is a man who has been eulogized not only in Kenya but internationally. He is a human rights activist; a crusader for democracy and a man I never saw get angry. He even criticized the Government even when he was a Minister when he thought things were not right. He is a man who those of us serving our first term in Parliament, have shared a lot. It was only yesterday that I greeted him. Yesterday, he was keenly following the debate on the Bill that was on the Floor. Hardly did I know that a few hours later he will be no more. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I concur with those who have said that we do not have to critique God because we do not know when we shall leave. We are like passengers in a bus where some alight earlier than others. For us who are remaining, we should follow his dreams, for those of us who understand what he stood for. My colleagues have spoken on most of the issues I wanted to speak to and so the best I can do is to pray for the family so that the Lord Almighty rests his spirit in eternal peace. Thank you."
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