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    "id": 666147,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Njuki",
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        "legal_name": "Onesmus Muthomi Njuki",
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    "content": "I believe that is how that ground came into existence. There is need to realise that all historic events that have changed the political landscape of Kenya have taken place at the Kamukunji grounds. There is need to make sure that we protect those grounds beyond generations because if you look at all the milestones that we have achieved in the political landscape of Kenya, you will find that they had one or more things to do with the Kamukunji grounds. These include the famous Saba Saba political rally and the recent initiative by the Opposition to try and start the O koa Kenya initiative. There is reason why people go there. Some people believe that there is a spiritual connection. Looking at the current events, every place that contributed to the welfare of a country is in one way or another getting protected so that generations that will come after us will understand that this is our historical sites that have changed the history of the country. The famous Uhuru Gardens on Langata Road is the one that we normally remember for the Independence of Kenya. When we talk about the Union Jack going down, we all go there and we attribute Independence to the same. For the same reason, the Kamukunji grounds being the venue used by our African brothers during the colonial times--- We never used to have any meeting by our colonial masters. It is more strategic for us because it is what we associate with. For that reason, I plead with Hon. Members to endorse the Motion so that we can not only protect Kamukunji grounds but also protect our heritage. With those remarks, I beg to second."
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