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    "id": 646962,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/646962/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Sang",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Stephen Kipyego Sang",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I rise to support this Bill. I take this opportunity to congratulate the leadership of this House led by Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki and the Senate Deputy Majority Leader, Sen. Murkomen, for ensuring that this Bill found its way here in the Senate. For a very long time, we have seen a lot of discussions in the National Assembly that seem to disregard the constitutional mandate of this House. Sports is a devolved function. We know the immense contribution of sports in the economy of this country. I come from a county where sports is one of the major contributing investments to the county and the economic wellbeing of the region. We have seen many young people winning in athletics. By passing this Bill, we will be able to preserve a sport that has engaged thousands of young people in my county. I congratulate the President for negotiating with international institutions to allow more time to pass this Bill. We, as Senate, must expedite the passage of this Bill so that our athletes are not disadvantaged in any way. Many county governments have improved their sporting facilities. For example, in the last three years, Nandi County Government has allocated more than Kshs360 million for the refurbishment of Kipchoge Keino Stadium. However, it is a pity that all you see there is a perimeter wall. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, we, as a Senate, must be serious if we have to promote sporting activities that engage many young people in this country. Whereas the national Government, the National Assembly and the Senate are doing their part in ensuring that the necessary legislations are put in place, county governments must devote resources and ensure sport facilities are improved. By now, I hoped my county would have established more training institutions to train young people. We must ensure 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"
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