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    "id": 983859,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Eng.) Mahamud",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Mohammed Maalim Mahamud",
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    "content": "Thank you Madam Temporary Speaker, for giving me the chance to contribute in support of on this Motion for Adjournment. We are in a very serious period as this COVID-19 pandemic is a disaster in the world. It has been reported all over the world; Europe, America and other continents. I think it is time that Kenyans took this pandemic seriously because when you look at the social media, there are people who are still in denial. For example, there was a lady on social media this morning, and quite a number of Kenyans are saying that this is not true and the Government is taking us for a ride. The Government has a lot of work to engage in civic education of our people. Our people must be told that this thing is with us and must be taken seriously. I remember when the first cases of HIV/AIDS infections happened in this country in the 80s, people were brushing it aside. The same thing is happening now and Kenyans must be told that this is a matter that is very serious. I would like to thank the Government for the steps it has taken so far in terms of bringing this to the limelight and coming out publicly at the highest level to tell Kenyans that we have a serious matter in our hands and it must be taken seriously. In the last few days, people were doubting, but the fact that schools have closed now I think it is a good move. This is because children are always in large numbers and flu spreads fast among children. Actions have been taken by county governments also. This morning, I have seen a lot from many counties, including my County of Mandera, which has issued a lot of directives, circulars and procedures, and even set aside isolation areas in the event that there are people who are affected. This matter should be up-scaled and we should not take it lightly. The fact that we are adjourning today, we as Parliament and leaders of this nation and place where many of us congregate, we must take care of our health. Parliamentarians and Parliament staff must take care of their health. That is the reason that is prompting us to close; we are not running away. This Parliament has over 416 Members of Parliament and an equal number of staffers if not more. That is why we need to be careful. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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