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    "id": 732969,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Chanzu",
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        "legal_name": "Yusuf Kifuma Chanzu",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I take this opportunity to convey a Message to the Members of this august House, and the country at large, on the passing on of Hon. Joseph Daniel Otiende, who served as the first Member of Parliament (MP) for the lager Vihiga Constituency which is now Vihiga and Sabatia constituencies. He also served as a Minister in the Ministries of Education and Health between the years 1963 and 1969, respectively. His death occurred on Wednesday 8th March, 2017. His burial is set for Saturday 18th March, 2017 at his home, Kegoye Village, Wamuluma Location,Vihiga Constituency in Vihiga County. The late Hon. J.D. Otiende was a very humble and down-to-earth leader. He was a great patriot and among the leading lights within the western part of Kenya and the country at large. He started his career as a teacher and, indeed, he taught at the prestigious Alliance Boys High School in those early days. After his elective position in 1969, he served in a number of parastatals and boards as Chairman, as well as attending to farming activities in his home area of Kegoye in Vihiga Constituency. May the Almight God rest his soul in eternal peace. Thank you, Hon. Speaker. The burial is on Saturday. Hon. Speaker, I have got permission from your office to circulate the usual list of Members of Parliament who are willing to support. That is because the burial is on Saturday. So, I will be circulating that list for those Members who are willing to assist to offset funeral and hospital expenses. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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