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    "content": "opportunity to air the problems that befell the masses, especially workers, whom he has continued to represent for the last three decades. Hon. Members, the late hon. George Muchai made his debut in national politics in the run-up to the 2013 General Elections when he successfully vied for the Kabete Constituency seat. His swift mastery and grasp of parliamentary business ensured that his contributions were keenly followed by all; particularly his contributions on legislations related to the labour and education sectors were insightful and tremendously enriching to the matters under debate. Of specific mention was his passionate participation in the debates during the Committee of the whole House on the Kenya Qualifications Framework Bill, 2013 which was passed by the National Assembly at the tail-end of the last session. He was also an active member of the Departmental Committee on Labour and Social Welfare as well as the Budget and Appropriations Committee. Hon. Members, on behalf of all Members of the National Assembly and the Parliamentary Service Commission and indeed on my own behalf, I wish to take this opportunity to condole with the family of the late brother hon. Muchai, the people of Kabete Constituency and his friends for the loss of this great trade unionist and a people’s defender at this trying moment. As the National Assembly, we assure the family of our support during this period of great sorrow. Finally, let me reiterate our earlier call to all the concerned security agencies to speedily and urgently investigate this heinous act with a view to bringing the perpetrators to book. It is only through this that the nation and indeed the family, some of whom witnessed the atrocious act, will rest knowing that justice, and indeed the inviolability of every life as enshrined in our Constitution will have prevailed. In tribute to our departed colleague, I request that we all stand to observe a minute of silence."
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