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    "id": 789439,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Halake",
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        "legal_name": "Abshiro Soka Halake",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for allowing me to add my voice and my condolences to that of my fellow Senators and yourself. The historical perspective and the work of Hon. Matiba – may his soul rest in peace – has already been well articulated by people who were there and are more qualified than ourselves to do so. I am, therefore, not going to go there. However, I am going to use his demise to look forward. Of course, the loss of a family member is greatest for his family, and I condole with that family and hope that God will give them strength to deal with their loss. However, fellowship in a country or citizenship also constitutes to an extended family and, therefore, I feel a sort of kinship to the family of Hon. Matiba and would like to condole with them as such as a fellow Kenyan. Mr. Speaker, Sir, having said that, having not known him that well and having not been part of the history, I would like to look forward and this is what disturbs me. Are we living the spirit of Hon. Kenneth Matiba, which is one of sacrifice, adherence to rule of law and having institutions which respect the rights, freedoms and the Constitution that we are enjoying today? Are we doing that now, even as we look back? I know that a lot of us have talked about reflecting and looking back. However, looking at today as we look at ourselves and introspect, are we living up to the legacy, spirit and values for which he ultimately gave his life? The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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