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    "id": 651292,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Murkomen",
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        "legal_name": "Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, on behalf of myself, my family and the people of Elgeyo-Marakwet County, I would also like to send my condolences to the former President, hon. Kibaki, his children and the entire extended family for the loss of his wife and a mother of this nation. I read a very interesting fact about Mama Lucy Kibaki. In 1962, soon after her marriage, she left her job as a teacher to take care of her children. Throughout her public life, we saw her as a strong defender of her family. Very many people do not know how much our families go through for all of us in politics. I am sure Mama Lucy Kibaki was a pillar for hon. Kibaki over the many years he was in politics since 1963 until he retired in 2013. That must have been because of the great contribution from Mama Lucy Kibaki. We have lost a very strong lady and a person who spoke her mind whether you agreed or disagreed with her. In life, it is important to say things you must say. I remember a poem I heard one day when I was in Kampala in 2001. In the poem, someone said that; “If you want to love me, love me now.” It is important for us, in public and private life, to appreciate those who support us or whom we know when they alive, so that it does not become difficult for us to eulogize them when they are not there. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, we appreciated Mama Lucy Kibaki as our First Lady. We also appreciate the work she did as she rests in peace. Thank you."
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