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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Ong’era",
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        "legal_name": "Janet Ongera",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, first of all, I congratulate Sen. Wetangula, our Senate Minority Leader for bringing up this very important issue. South Sudan was really the hope and dream of Africa. It proved that we, as Africans, had come of age and were able to give birth to a new nation. In my further request, the chairperson should tell us what the Jubilee Government is doing with regard to Kenyans living in South Sudan, particularly truck drivers. What is their welfare? What has been done in evacuating them? We would also like to know in that statement what the state of preparedness of Lokichogio Airport is with regard to evacuations and emergency landing. The last time we had problems in South Sudan during the civil war, Lokichogio Airport was really overwhelmed with aircraft movements. I am very passionate about the airport because I am the one who built it. What is the preparedness of our Government in dealing with it? We also want to know how prepared the Jubilee Government is in dealing with the issue of refugees, particularly now that they are closing the Dadaab Refugee Camp. This is a matter that needs the international community coming together. It is not just the President calling for a ceasefire. There are also internal problems here in Kenya where I 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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