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    "speaker_name": "Mr. Lesrima",
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        "legal_name": "Simon Saimanga Lesirma",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the procedure is transparent, but Kenyans may not be fully aware of this, including hon. Olago. It is possible that many Kenyans are not familiar with this. I agree with the Member that we should make a public announcement as to the requirements for these awards including the procedures for forwarding recommendations at the district, county or national level. I agree with the Member on that aspect, but I do not agree with him that it is purely the Executive that rewards its Members. Prominent persons in the private sector like Chief Executive Officers of companies have been awarded similar medals over the years. Religious leaders and prominent farmers have also been recognized through this process. As to when we intend to revise these rules, we will do that now that the function of recognition of heroes’ lives lies in the Ministry of State for National Heritage and Culture. We will propose to them to revise the rules and come out with them, so that all Kenyans are made aware. Also, if you look at the rules, they do not recognize the new constitutional dispensation where we have governors and so on. So, I agree with the Member that we need to revise the rules to be more transparent and inclusive."
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