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    "content": "For example, we have like Tegla Lorupe through her foundation; Tegla Lorupe Peace Foundation; which has continued to do a lot of work in the northern parts of Kenya to support peace among the communities that are living there and among the Karamoja who border Kenya and Uganda. It bore fruits and she has continued to use sports to bring together the young people of these areas. It is something that we continue to celebrate. Our diversity should continue to bring us together. Diversity should not divide us as a people. It is also very important to appreciate the efforts that they make beyond making us so proud but for the efforts that they are putting in serving in different other areas. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would also like to add to what my colleagues have said with regard to leadership of the sports associations. Quoting what Isaiah Kiplagat said the other day, “New broom sweeps clean”. I wish he had realized that a little bit earlier. However, it is never too late. Holding onto leadership for too long - you might have done very well in mentoring those below you with potential so that they take over when what you have done is still being remembered. You also leave such institution when there are people who can take over once you leave that organization. Once again, I congratulate all our athletes for continuing to make us proud. We should always take care of their welfare. We should not only celebrate them when they are strong and making us proud. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, what happened to Congestina was unfortunate, but how proud of the First Lady we were when she tried to raise funds for her treatment! However, it was left to just well-wishers on social media to raise funds for the initiative. I think it is important that we continue to celebrate our people while they are still alive and continue with our nature as Kenyans and Africans, to take care of those who are eventually unable to continue serving our country. With those many remarks, I thank Sen. Melly and congratulate our sports men and women who continue to make us proud."
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