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    "id": 494699,
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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Billow",
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        "legal_name": "Billow Adan Kerrow",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker Sir, Prof. Mazrui was not looking at religion, culture and so forth with the narrow view the way we do or in the context in which today we profile religions very narrowly. He had a very wide picture of the way we look at these things. He really enriched a lot of people in getting a better view of issues and never shied away. Even from wherever he was in the USA, he criticized many contemporary issues, especially arising from the western view of some of the conflicts in Africa and examples like the one he gave about the apartheid in South Africa and others. We have this kind of people in many parts of the world who are Kenyans; they are acclaimed outside, but not in their country. Today, we have a situation, and I agree with the Senator there, where we have freedom fighters starving in their houses here with no resources yet they are people who have given a name to this country. In the same way, that there are scholars who have lifted the name, image and reputation of this country globally, but again, do not really enjoy the fruits of this country. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I agree with the Motion fully that we need to recognize this scholar. Already Uganda has announced that they want to put up commemorative things there in respect of his work at Makerere University and Africa. Understandably, our Government is silent let alone visiting or even taking part in the funeral in Mombasa. In fact, it is surprising that both the President and the Deputy President did not physically attend his funeral. They ought to, even now at least pay some visit to the relatives of these people. It does not really matter the political inclinations, but I think it is important that as a nation and as leaders, we need to stand up with people who have made a contribution to this country and its history. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, with those few remarks, I support the Motion."
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