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    "id": 920284,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/920284/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Dullo",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Dullo Fatuma Adan",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wish to take this opportunity to condole with the family of the late mzee Kadenge who is a hero in this country. It is really unfortunate for us a country that we always mourn or appreciate our heroes when they are gone. This has been a tradition in this country. As a country, we must do something for these people because they have sacrificed their lives and contributed a lot to the economy of this country. Unfortunately, we are in the 21st Century and yet, our heroes are dying poor. We have a lot of money even in terms of budget allocation to the counties. Today, we could actually nurture talent among the youth even at the county level, but nothing is being done. The youth end up drinking alcohol, getting into drugs, when money is being sent to the counties. We need to do something about it. As Sen. Wetangula has proposed, we have The County Hall of Fame Bill. At the amendment stage, we can introduce something that will help our heroes. Mr. Speaker, Sir, we need to do something about our elderly and youth who will be our heroes tomorrow. Unless we do that, then we do not respect our heroes in this country. Something needs to be done as quickly as possible so that we can help those who are coming up. In terms of honouring them, renaming Nyayo National Stadium to ‘Joe Kadenge Stadium’ does not help, and I am sorry to say that. Yes, we will remember his name that he was once a hero in this country. However, look at the family that he has left behind. There are children and widows. How can we help them as a country? Those are the questions that we need to ask ourselves as citizens and leaders of this country. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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