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    "id": 548850,
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    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Eng.) Gumbo",
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        "legal_name": "Nicholas Gumbo",
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    "content": "Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, for giving me the opportunity. I support the Motion for Adjournment. I once again want to take this opportunity to thank the Almighty God and my fellow Committee Members for electing me as the Chairperson of Public Accounts Committee (PAC). I give my pledge to try and work with the team so that we can achieve the expectations of the people of Kenya. This Session of Parliament has been quite eventful for this country. As we go to our various constituencies for one month, let us take upon ourselves to be ambassadors of peace. The question of security now is a major concern to almost every part of the country. On 15th of this month, I attended the burial of one of the victims of the Garissa attack. I could not find it in my mind and heart to understand what could drive a fellow human being to do what I saw. What was done to that girl from my constituency was terrible! Her hands and legs had been chopped off. The eyes had also been gouged out. It was truly a sight that no one can really say such an action can be perpetrated by a fellow human being who has a human heart. Let us find it in our hearts as we go home to--- This country needs all of us. We are the leaders of tomorrow. As leaders, I believe that we can take it upon ourselves to preach peace wherever we go. We should preach tolerance and understanding. What makes humanity interesting is our own diversity, the fact that we have diverse religions, faith, believes and cultures. If we can be tolerant, we would move this country forward. We have just discussed a Motion on the dues for teachers which have been pending for over 20 years and it really breaks my heart. One of the saddest moments that I encountered was about a teacher who retired in 1997. He cried literally and wondered why the Government would treat their former servants this way. With the passage of this Motion, we have reached a point where we can finally reward those teachers who are alive. Even as we reward them, let us think about those who have passed on. I support and wish each and every Member a very fruitful break."
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