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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Speaker",
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    "content": "Hon. Members, as you are already aware, today, Wednesday 6th December 2017 is a sad day for the National Assembly and, indeed, the nation as a whole as we have lost one of our most vibrant colleagues, Hon. Francis Nyenze. The Member of Parliament for Kitui West Constituency passed away while undergoing treatment at the Nairobi Hospital. The late Hon. Francis Nyenze was born on 2nd June 1957 in Kitui County. He attended Kyome Boys Secondary School between 1974 and 1977. Thereafter, he proceeded with his A-Level education at Kagumo High School between 1978 and 1980. Between 1980 and 1984, he attended the University of Nairobi where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Design. Later, Hon. Nyenze attended Moi University for his Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree between 2003 and 2005. Hon. Members, Hon. Nyenze made his debut in national politics in the run up to the 1997 General Election when he successfully vied for the Kitui West Constituency seat where he served between 1997 and 2002. He was re-elected in the 2013 General Election and subsequently appointed the Leader of the Minority Party by the Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD), where he served diligently until the end of the 11th Parliament. His swift mastery and grasp of parliamentary business ensured that his contributions were keenly followed by all, particularly his contributions on legislations related to the agricultural sector were insightful and tremendously enriching to the matters under debate. In the 8th Parliament between 1997 and 2002, he served in various Committees where his contribution and participation was commendable. He was an active member of the House Business Committee (HBC) as well as the Public Investments Committee (PIC) in the 11th The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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