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    "id": 110639,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Njuguna",
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        "legal_name": "Peter Njuguna Gitau",
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    "content": "On Mashujaa Day which was previously called “Kenyatta Day”, it should continue to be known as “Kenyatta Day”. This is because this is the day we recognise the people who participated in the whole process. It is like we have now forgotten the founding father of this nation. If this House and some people in this country forget the noble role that was played by the founding father of this country--- We recall how our neighbouring countries namely Tanzania and Uganda assisted each other. The late Julius Nyerere, the Milton Obote and Kaunda of Zambia intervened to see that the East African region was liberated. Although we will have the Mashujaa Day there are heroes in this country who are not placed anywhere. If you look at a boxer like John Olulu who fought gallantly for this nation in the Commonwealth and Olympic games, you will find that he has been forgotten together with his family. There are others like Philip Warigi and Wangila Napunyi who died a poor man. It is important that the real M ashujaa are recognised. Mr. Robert Ouko and an athlete like Sarafina Ntao and others who ran in the 1960s need to be associated with the Mashujaa Day. Sarafina Ntao ran 200 metres and beat other athletes from the international community. Mr. Munyao raised the national flag on Mt. Kenya at a height of 17,000 feet. We only remembered him when a harambee was conducted after his death. They should be remembered when they are still alive. My pressure may rise sometimes when I talk. It is important that we remember the late Paul Ngei. With regard to the minority communities, the Dorobo, the Ogiek, the Kurias and others should be remembered. They should be given key appointments in the Government. Let them also enjoy the fat salaries. They must also be given the best facilities so that they can construct better schools and centres. Their region should be supplied with electricity and not taking generators there. They should be considered as very important people in this nation."
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