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    "id": 503724,
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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Nyenze",
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        "legal_name": "Francis Mwanzia Nyenze (Deceased)",
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    "content": "Thank you, hon. Speaker, for giving me this chance to send my condolence to the family of hon. Senator Kajwang’. On behalf of the people of Kitui West, we send our heartfelt condolences to the family of Senator Gerald Otieno Kajwang’, the people of Mbita, Homa Bay, Nyanza, the Orange Democratic Movement Party, the Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD) and Kenyans at large. Kenya has lost an illustrious son, lawyer, legislator, good orator, joyful and hardworking Kenyan. Senator Kajwang’ had very few enemies, if at all he had, because he had a sense of humour and he took time to stop and greet everybody. There was always a smile on his face. We have lost a great son of this country. Senator Kajwang’ was a staunch Christian with a gift of singing. He belonged to the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) church. I learn that in his early years, he was a member of the SDA choir. That is why he was very talented in his popular “ Bado Mapambano” song that he always sang in every political party . Hon. Senator Kajwang’ was an icon, an honest person and, as the other speakers have said before and in your tribute, he was a very active debater even in the Senate. So, we have lost a very important person. As we continue to mourn Senator Kajwang’, I urge this House, although the Committee will sit and plan those things, to pay a visit to his home in Runda to console his wife and children. We have to support that family throughout this very trying time because Senator Kajwang’ was a very good person to each one of us. I am sure many of you know the part that hon. Senator Kajwang’ played in the making of the Constitution of Kenya 2010. He was a very key figure. He contributed a lot and charted a very good course. Today we are enjoying the fruits of his labour. He had a law degree from Makerere University. He served as a Cabinet Minister besides so many other roles. Through his interaction with Members of the National Assembly and the Senate, he was loved by most of us because of his sense of humour, kindness and concern. Whenever you met him, he would ask you: “How are you getting on?” He would want to know. He was a humble and a down-to-earth leader."
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