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    "id": 982612,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Speaker",
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    "content": "He will remain in the history of our Parliament as being the second longest serving Member of this House, after retired Third President of the Republic, His Excellency Hon. Mwai Kibaki, CGH. During his time in the legislature, he made history as he occasionally attended parliamentary sittings to vote on Bills, among them, the Corruption Control Bill of 2002. Indeed, this Bill was passed and assented to by the late Mzee Moi, marking the first time the Legislature and Executive had come together in such a manner to put in place a legislative measure to address the scourge of corruption. He gave his last speech as President in Parliament during the State Opening of Parliament on 12th March, 2002. He also performed one of his last official duties as President relating to the legislature by dissolving Parliament in October, 2002 to pave way for the general elections of that year. Thereafter, he retired from active politics. The late retired President Moi will be remembered for making the Republic of Kenya an island of peace during periods which a number of our neighbouring countries suffered instability. He will also be remembered for peacefully passing on the presidential mantle at a time when a number of serving African leaders were said to be reluctant to do so."
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