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    "id": 946674,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cheruiyot",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13165,
        "legal_name": "Aaron Kipkirui Cheruiyot",
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    "content": "In the past few years, if you watch football, the National Premier League had got some semblance of order. The same was because of what sports betting firms were putting in, in terms of investment in our national football team. We can argue for or against betting. I am a Christian and I never betted. I do not support the practice but as a leader, I have to appreciate that different choices go for different people. Therefore, I cannot sit in a public office and say that because I do not agree with the practice of betting and gambling, that particular industry should be banned and destroyed in its entirety. What has happened to that industry is a shame. I cry for it not because I love betting but because I love sports. It pains me to read in the newspapers like it was being painted last weekend that various teams cannot even honour their league matches. It is because the big betting firms used to be their main sponsors. However, because they have pulled out of business in this country, they are unable to continue. Where will we get the next celebrated Eliud Kipchoge or Brigid Kosgei if we continue destroying sports? Finally, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, it is a shame that as I speak, there is only one stadium that is recognised by FIFA and IAAF where international sports can be done in this country. It is only Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani. Nyayo National Stadium has been in ruins. City Stadium which could have been used was closed down. The others in the other regions like what was supposed to be put up in Eldoret, which is the home of most of the champions for the region, is actually a bush. It is a shame! We cannot continue to speak---"
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