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    "id": 980837,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/980837/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Rev.) Waqo",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13178,
        "legal_name": "Naomi Jilo Waqo",
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    "content": "May I also respond to the Senate Minority Leader, Sen. Orengo, who mentioned my name. It is true that we can pray, but serious action is needed. This is because those who are spiritually upright can do their prayers, but the Government must also do its work of protecting the citizens. Let us all do our work and save the situation. Corona Virus has scared every one of us. Globally, it is affecting everyone. The story that was covered last night is quite touching. Just to know that we have Kenyans who are stranded outside there exposes us as the Government; that we do not take care of our people and are not responsible enough. I, therefore, join my colleagues in saying that Kenyans, our students and all the others who are stranded there should be brought back with immediate effect and the necessary actions and attention given. Mr. Speaker, Sir, as a nation, we have realized that there is no time that we are prepared for anything. This is because we always react over something that has already taken place. It is high time Kenyans woke up and prepared for any situation that comes. We have been talking a lot about the Ministry of Health for the past few months and years. It is high time the Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Health takes serious action, plans properly and puts measures in place, so that we protect our people. Mr. Speaker, Sir, we know very well that Kenyans do a lot of businesses, and that has also been mentioned. However, those who are in business and travel in and out of the country should be protected. This is because we do not want anyone of them and also our country to be economically affected. As I said, we are never prepared. Let us put all our efforts together to save our nation. I do not want to be irrelevant. Therefore, I support the Statement and stand with---"
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