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    "id": 759494,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Rev.) Waqo",
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        "legal_name": "Naomi Jilo Waqo",
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    "content": "Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I also join Sen. Haji in congratulating you as I support this Motion that we go on recess. First, we need to do that because all of us represent different counties. From 31st August, 2017, we have been busy doing different things here. Again, many of us come from counties that need our attention at this particular time. In a county like Marsabit where I represent, drought has wiped out animals. We have no water and mothers and young girls are suffering trying to fetch it. In those counties, when people do not see us, they see a big vacuum. I feel that it is in order for us to go back now to our people and give them moral support and also create enough awareness on what is happening in this country. A repeat of the presidential election is a new thing in our country. Many of our people on the ground do not understand how we can repeat a presidential election. So, we need to go on the ground to encourage our people and tell them the importance of preparing ourselves for the presidential election. I also support the Motion because even our elected leaders need to rethink of the work that we have given them; that is, the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker, the Senate Majority Leader and others. Much of our attention is taken by what is happening in our city and beyond. In terms of politics, the political temperatures are rising. We need to react and respond to so many things. It is in order for us to give ourselves time to deal with the most urgent things now and come back when we can focus on other things that we need to focus on. Madam Temporary Speaker, the future of our country depends on us, leaders; it is in our hands. It is my prayer that as we go for recess, we will preach messages of peaceful co-existence and peaceful election. I also pray that our Opposition leaders will also guide our people to have peaceful co-existence. When the time comes for elections, it is for us to guide our people. So, I think it is right and in order for us to recess. I support that we go on recess, especially at this time."
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