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    "id": 965544,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kigumo, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Ms.) Wangari Mwaniki",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Ruth W Mwaniki",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Pursuant to Standing Order No.43, I wish to make a general statement regarding the passing away of the former Member of Parliament for Kigumo Constituency – the late Hon. Onesmus Kihara Mwangi, which occurred today morning, Thursday, November 28th 2019 at a hospital in Nairobi. We sadly received the heart-breaking news that our former leader is no more. On behalf of the people of Kigumo Constituency, on behalf of my family and on my own behalf, I take this opportunity to convey our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the late great son of Kigumo, Hon. Kihara Mwangi. May his soul rest in eternal peace. The late Hon. Kihara Mwangi served in the Eighth and Ninth Parliaments and was well known for his service to the public and his dedication for constituency development. His profession as Land Economist and Land Surveyor greatly changed the lives of many through his service. More importantly, he served as the “Bishop” of Parliament where he relentlessly offered and led prayers in almost all parliamentary gatherings. The late Hon. Kihara Mwangi has been ailing for some time until his demise in the hospital where the family has incurred huge medical bills. On behalf of the family, I appeal for financial support or any other support from the Honourable Members and well-wishers towards the assistance for payment of the medical bills which has run to over Kshs5 million. With your indulgence, Hon. Speaker, I wish to request the House to pay tribute to this distinguished former Member of Parliament with one minute of silence. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposes only. Acertified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
}