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    "id": 782928,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/782928/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Prof.) Ongeri",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 124,
        "legal_name": "Samson Kegeo Ongeri",
        "slug": "samson-ongeri"
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    "content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, yesterday I indicated and emphasised how important and how emotional it can be to see the National Flag flying on special occasions. I indicated that I had the opportunity of being the Chairman of the Amateur Athletics Association of Kenya (AAAK) and every time we went to compete internationally, Kenya romped for first position taking gold. On many occasions, we swept the floor in Steeplechase because we could win gold, silver and bronze. Such occasions were so emotive that everybody, regardless of the ethnic background, joined singing “Harambee Kenya!” because of the excitement. Therefore, the embodiment of the National Flag and emblem during public holidays is a befitting act that we can perform. When our Rugby Sevens team wins, I see a lot of flags flying and that is the spirit of patriotism. When athletes win, a lot of flags fly, a sign of patriotism and when Harambee Stars performs well, there is patriotism in flying the flag. Therefore, this must percolate and permeate to Kenyans so that they understand what their flag means. Of course they should not misuse it against the authority but they can use it for the benefit of mobilising the populations and people to know that they belong to the Republic of Kenya. It is a spirit of oneness that this Act aims to create. I am happy the Mover of the Bill thought very carefully that it is important that we have this Act to allow us fly flags during public holidays. That is a sign of patriotism. People should be allowed to display the National Flag whether they are in a private building or anywhere else."
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