{"id":646767,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/646767/?format=json","text_counter":36,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Okong’o","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":948,"legal_name":"Kennedy Mong'are Okong'o","slug":"kennedy-mongare-okongo"},"content":"Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to differ with my senior Senator, Mzee Obure, who is a veteran sportsperson and led so many organizations, including the Kenya Football Federation (KFF) in his heydays. The President made a promise in an international media house that he would persuade Parliament to deal with this issue. Therefore, on that basis, we are obliged to deal with this issue. Personally, I have been a consultant in the athletics arena for many years. I know the challenges facing this multi-trillion industry. Therefore, we should fast track and pass this Bill. Finally, I would also like to congratulate the Kenya Rugby team who won in a league whose name I am not even aware of. They made Kenya proud. I beg to support."}