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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Elijah Memusi Kanchori",
    "speaker_title": "The Member for Kajiado Central",
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    "content": "I thank the treasurer of the CORD Election Committee, led by Governor (Dr.) Evans Kidero. His solid input and sound advice was very helpful. To my Governor, Dr. David Nkedienye, I salute you for your selfless support. We will work and walk together to develop Kajiado and take it to even greater heights. Hon. Deputy Speaker, I thank the Members of the CORD Coalition who supported me, both materially and morally. Your presence before, during and after the election day was crucial to my victory. Words cannot express my gratitude to the over 100 MPs who left their personal and professional engagement to campaign for me. I salute the support I received from all Kenyans. I have received messages of goodwill from all corners of the country; from Lamu to Lokitaung and from Mumias to Mandera. I thank them and I will not let them down. Hon. Deputy Speaker, to the Members of the Maa community, from as far off as Samburu and Laikipia in the North, to Narok and Arusha and the West; they have affirmed that we are a proud people and we are not visitors in Kenya. We seek to work with all Kenyans based on mutual respect and recognition; that we are masters of our own destiny; we are not experimental ground for ideological bankrupt parties. I particularly recognise the efforts of the respected and visionary Maasai leader, hon. William ole Ntimama. His support was much appreciated. It sent a crucial message to those who abandoned our African culture, which respects age and the elderly. It was a The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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