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    "id": 757189,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Sakaja",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Johnson Arthur Sakaja",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, first, I take this opportunity to congratulate the great Senator for Tharaka-Nithi County, Sen. (Prof.) Kindiki Kithure on his election. I first met him in a dusty town called Kathwana when he sought the ticket of the party that I chaired then to vie as the Senator for Tharaka-Nithi County. Since then, I have come to know him as a man of great intellect, impeccable character and unquestionable integrity. He will serve this House diligently. Secondly, I also told him that I hope this is not the last time I am voting for him. That is a prophetic word that you must receive. Your political career is on its way up. I hope I will get another chance to vote for you without you having to register in Nairobi. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the induction will be a time for us to reflect on the place of this Senate in our governance structure. We know what the last four years have been. A lot of precedence has been set by the second Senate of this country. It is time for us to think deeply without any emotion on how we make sure this Senate plays an increasingly central role in devolution and representation of counties. Of course, you must discuss the legal philosophy of representation. Mheshimiwa Isaac Mwaura has started on that note."
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