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    "id": 411917,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/411917/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Limo",
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        "legal_name": "Joseph Kirui Limo",
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    "content": "Thank you, hon. Speaker. Pursuant to Standing Order No.44(ii)(c), I wish to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Labour and Social Welfare regarding the re-naming of the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani to Safaricom Sports Centre. Hon. Speaker, the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani is a historical national heritage that Kenyans hold in great esteem. Any attempt to change the historical names of presidents we hold dear such as this has major implications on the gains that we have made over the years as a Republic. Hon. Speaker, whereas corporate sponsorship for major firms such as Safaricom is most welcome, attempts to change names of such infrastructural heritage to reflect the corporate sponsors do not augur well for the country. This is a second attempt to rename a national stadium after the unsuccessful attempt to rename Nyayo National Stadium to Coca Cola Stadium. Hon. Speaker, in the process of compiling the Statement, the Chairperson should inquire into and report on the following:- (i) steps taken by the Government to prevent the Stadia Management Board from altering historical names for financial gain; (ii) steps taken to reverse the naming of Kasarani Moi International Sports Centre to Safaricom Stadium; and, (iii) steps being taken by the Government to develop a framework to manage the re-naming of public infrastructural development such as roads, stadia and airports to protect and prevent such alterations."
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