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    "id": 529097,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Mwakulegwa",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Danson Mwazo Mwakulegwa",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I take this opportunity to support. I am one of the few from the CORD Coalition who attended the session. I am proud because it was something that I was expecting the President to make a decision. The decision that he took was good and courageous. There are four things that he did. One, he separated personal and official responsibilities. That is why he told Kenyans that he will leave the presidency and go to The Hague as a private citizen called Uhuru Kenyatta. To me, that was a bold and courageous decision which I admired. He also set a good example for the rest of Africa. The other heads of states had requested him not to go, but looking at the fact that he might put this country in cross-roads and blame, he decided to do something not only for himself, but for the good of this country. He decided to go. There were so many opinions on that matter. That is why I had to come and hear what he had to say. First and foremost, there was a gazette notice from the Speaker recalling the House. Therefore, I came knowing that I represent the people of Taita Taveta County. Even on my own personal capacity, I wanted to hear from the horse’s mouth his decision. If he would have made a contrary decision, I would have given my views otherwise. However, he did what I expected him to do. It was a good decision. As we discuss, we also hope and wish that the victims also get a fair hearing so that justice is seen to be done to both sides. We, as Kenyans, must be careful. We have 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"
}