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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Murkomen",
    "speaker_title": "The Senate Majority Leader",
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        "legal_name": "Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen",
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    "content": " Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for that very kind gesture. I would like to thank the entire Senate for the fantastic opportunity we had to go to Kitui. Unfortunately, during the first activity, which was a football match, I fell and was injured out of football enthusiasm. It was an unfortunate accident. I would like to thank the whole team led by you because you were the captain of the team on that day. I want to thank our Bunge and Senate official team led by Mr. Antony Munene and the paramedics who attended to me in a very professional manner. We know many people worsen their situations during first aid because at that point in time, I could see the bone was not in the right position, but the first aid people made sure that I was not handled in a manner that was going to worsen the situation. I got to hospital, I was attended to and in five days, I was discharged. I would like to thank the doctors in Kitui and my very wonderful doctors in Nairobi who attended to me and did a very good job. I am walking around without much pain, and this is life. I am looking forward to another three months under the advice of the doctor to play football because all of us love this game. Most importantly, l learnt that it is important that we have devolution. Mr. Speaker, Sir, this House must congratulate itself for fighting so hard for resources to go to the counties and ensure that health facilities in the counties are working. We want other young and older people in any part of this country, when they are faced with a medical situation like mine or an accident, they must be attended to. I have realized that we have some of the best doctors in the public hospitals in this country. The most important thing is to ensure that they are attended to, the facilities have the medicine we need and we can move this country forward. Lastly, I would like to thank all Kenyans of goodwill because we were live on television during the match. This story managed to get all over the country including how it was painful for me, whether I screamed or rolled down. When I listen to discussions involving leaders, it is like we do not have flesh and blood. People expect that when we get hurt, we will not feel any pain, we will go to the best places and get treated. We are all human beings. Being strong does not mean you do not face challenges. Being courageous does not mean you do not go through pain. That is the essence of life. I want to encourage all Kenyans and appreciate them for the support they have given men. I thank my teammates for a job well done. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for lifting the cup on our behalf. I thank you and may God bless you."
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