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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Okenyuri",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I want to support the Report by Sen. Wakili Sigei, especially on the issue of compensation. Any other Kenyan who comes to this House seeking for redress because the other mechanisms have failed, deserves our complete support. This actually brings me to a statement I read recently regarding the recognition of some of the freedom fighters who contributed immensely to the acquisition of independence in this country. I was very shocked to read the other day from one journalist, Larry Madowo, indicating that a Kisii freedom fighter by the name Otenyo, when his head was cut off, it was taken to a London Museum. Such are not light issues. Why should tourists be visiting London to see the head of someone who was slaughtered while fighting for independence in this country? Such people should be honoured in a great manner and their names be held highly in their counties of origin. As a country, we should recognise them. It is not just Otenyo, I also mentioned one lady called Moraa Ng’iti who is among the fiercest ladies who actually inspired fighters at that time. She should be recognised and join our contemporaries like Mekatilili wa Menza. I know we have the issue of Koitalel Arap Samoei, Dedan Kimathi, and so many others. When petitions come to this House, I will always support them. The descendants of these people who have been left behind deserve compensation and recognition from our Government. I thank you."
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