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    "id": 926844,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/926844/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Lusaka",
    "speaker_title": "The Speaker",
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    "content": "Education at the Kenyatta University before proceeding to the Paul Valery University in France for Post-Graduate Diploma in Teaching of French. She obtained her Masters in Teaching of English as a Foreign Language from the University of Reading in the United Kingdom and was awarded a Ph.D. in Gender and Language Education at the University of Hull, United Kingdom. The late Governor began her remarkable career by teaching at Kipsigis Girls High School before joining Egerton University as a lecturer rising to the position of Assistant Dean of Students. She also lectured for four years at Farrow House Education Centre in Hull, United Kingdom, before re-joining Egerton University as the Coordinator of Communications, Media, Library and Information Studies Programmes. The late hon. (Dr.) Governor Laboso joined elective politics in 2008, following the passing on of her sister, the Hon. Lorna Laboso. She vied for the Sotik Constituency seat, which she won in a by-election on 25th September, 2008. Governor Joyce Laboso’s parliamentary career was highlighted by one historical accolade after the other. To highlight a few, she was appointed to serve in the National Assembly’s House Business Committee in her first term and served in the Departmental Committee on Education, Research and Technology. She was also an active Member of the Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA). The people of Sotik Constituency showed confidence in her leadership and development track record by re- electing her back to Parliament in March, 2013. Later in 2017, hon. (Dr.) Laboso made history by becoming the first woman Deputy Speaker in the history of the Parliament of Kenya. Hon. Senators, the late Hon. (Dr.) Joyce Laboso was elected Co-President of the Africa, Caribbean, Pacific-European Union Joint Parliamentary Assembly (ACP-EU) from 2012 to 2013, taking leadership of Parliaments representing nearly 100 countries from four regions of the world. Her service at the ACP-EU earned her respect and honour in inter-parliamentary diplomacy. Hon. Senators, as the Member for Sotik Constituency, the late Hon. (Dr.) Laboso had prioritized the development of roads, education, water, electricity and had championed women issues. It is on this pedestal that the people of Bomet County encouraged her to vie for the position of governor in the 2017 General Elections. She made history by becoming one of the first three women governors in Kenya. As Governor, Hon. (Dr.) Laboso made great strides in transforming the livelihoods of residents of Bomet County through innovative and dynamic leadership, efficient and effective mechanisms and viable partnerships that focused primarily on core development needs of the people identified through public participation forums. Governor Laboso served the people of Bomet County tirelessly and wholeheartedly until her demise on 29th July, 2019. The residents of Bomet County, the nation at large and the international community have lost a precious jewel, a distinguished scholar, a courageous leader and a good-hearted and jovial person. On behalf of the Senate and on my own behalf, I wish to take this opportunity to condole with the family and friends of Governor (Dr.) Joyce Laboso, EGH. 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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