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    "id": 598022,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/598022/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale",
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        "legal_name": "Bonny Khalwale",
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    "content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I thank you for giving the indulgence. My statement is very brief to the effect that the death of any Kenyan is a very painful experience for the family and friends. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, on Saturday, my car, in which I was driving to Kitale via Kakamega early in the morning, fatally hit a pedestrian. We have gone through the legal process, up to and including, reporting the accident at the police station. My driver and I recorded a statement. My driver was arrested but he was released on a cash bail. He has been given a date to appear in court. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I took the initiative of sending my condolences through the nearest and easiest method that I could because, at that time, I did not know the family of the deceased. Therefore, I used the internet and very many Kenyans responded to it. I thank all of them for joining me in sending condolences. Let me conclude by again, reiterating my condolences to the family. I also assure all Kenyans that it does not matter whether it was the pedestrian, machine or driver that was at fault. What matters is that we lost the life of a dear Kenyan. I have had the opportunity to link up with the family and I am glad to report that the family has accepted my friendship and invited me to participate in the final burial arrangements. I thank Mr. Kenneth Too Gogo, Mr. Pius Sambayi, former military officer and Mr. Gilbert Tenai who have been my contact people. I held my final meeting with them today at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) and I assure the country and the family that we are with them at this difficult time."
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