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    "id": 9234,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/9234/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Eng. Gumbo",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Nicholas Gumbo",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wish to request for a Ministerial Statement from the Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports on the nomination and award criteria used by the International Athletics Association Federation (IAAF) in selecting the IAAF athlete of the year. In the Statement, the Minister should clarify and state the following:- (i)The criteria used by IAAF in nominating considering winners of IAAF World Athlete of the Year. (ii)To what extent local athletics federations like the Athletics Kenya (AK) are involved in the nomination, selection and shortlisting of athletes to be considered for the prestigious award of the IAAF World Athlete of the Year. (iii)What assistance, if any, does the Ministry give to the Kenyan nominees to boost their profile and chances of winning? (iv)Is the Minister satisfied that justice was done to the two Kenyan nominees for these awards; David Lokuta Rudisha in the men’s category and Vivian Chepkemoi Cheruiyot in the women category? (v)What reason do Kenyans have to continue believing in a process that can declare a one-title wonder girl called Sally Pearson of Australia as the Female Athlete of the Year ahead of our most highly decorated Vivian Chepkemoi Cheruiyot who carried to the nominations a double world gold medal and three world athletics championships amongst other exploits she has achieved this year. Thank you."
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