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    "id": 994959,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Musuruve",
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        "legal_name": "Getrude Musuruve Inimah",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to thank this one very illustrious woman in this country. Sen. (Prof.) Kamar is a figure to emulate. She is a mentor to very many. She has actually shown that academia can be brought into practice and can work. Sen. (Prof.) Kamar has shown that when you educate a woman, you educate an entire society, nation and the whole world. Apart from being a don and leader, Sen. (Prof.) Kamar is very keen and passionate about issues of disability. When I first came to the Senate, I remember Sen. (Prof.) Kamar came to my office and we had conversations together. She encouraged me on what I had in my heart concerning issues of disability. When I was down, she told me that I must do what my heart wants, whether people want it or not; notice it or not. She urged me to make sure that I add value. Mr. Speaker, Sir, out of that, Sen. (Prof.) Kamar saw the production of the books that I championed while in the Senate. The Kenyan Sign Language books that Sen. (Prof.) Kamar propelled were even launched in Uasin Gishu County. I remember, Mr. Speaker, Sir, you were also instrumental in ensuring that awareness was done. You even donated a television to a school for the hearing-impaired. Sen. (Prof.) Kamar is a seasoned leader who is very impartial. I thank colleagues, Sen. (Dr.) Mwaura, Sen. Pareno and Sen. Kibiru, for stepping down for this one lady, who has made news in this country. This appointment shows us that “50-50” representation is a reality and women can be trusted. Even as we are talking about positions of women, it has started. We can see what has happened today in this House. We have our Speaker, Hon. Lusaka, and the Deputy Speaker, Sen. (Prof.) Kamar is a woman. It is a reality that must not stop. Mr. Speaker, Sir, as Kenyans and women in this country, you have done us proud. 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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