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    "content": "need to start marking and establishing people who are worth this kind of tribute either in the House or outside the House. It is important for our children to know that once they compete successively and become what they want to be, there will be good life after that. They will be recognised and their grandchildren will also know that they had a father who was like this or that. I think we need to go beyond that so that we can be respected by the people who think that we can do better than them. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, contribution in this world can come from any quarter. Prof. Mazrui was never a Member of Parliament or president of a political party or a republic like Kenya. But he will forever be remembered because of the record that he has left behind. Whether or not we want to praise him, he had already prepared for his praise during his lifetime. It is not only Prof. Mazrui who has contributed to this nation. There is contribution by other people in business, academia, sports and Christianity. All these people need to have their place in this country, so that our children will have something to emulate and say:- “If I work so hard, I will one day be the Speaker, Deputy Speaker or Temporary Speaker of the Senate.” That is a very good example. But as it stands, once you exit Parliament, no one will ever remember that you were in that Chair. It will appear as if you are dead. We must change our perception and approach on how we appreciate our heroes. Our heroes cannot only be found in the political field, but everywhere. Even the paratroopers and General Service Unit officers can be heroes, including sportsmen and women. We have people like my friend, Sen. Njoroge, who is here. They can be recognized for what they have done. But human beings are behaving just like animals. Once you go, you are forgotten and nobody remembers you. We have to find a way of reminding people that you have been here. That is why some of us try as much as possible to do a lot. Whether you like it or not, I will still be here. Prof. Mazrui will be remembered for many years to come, because you will never change what he has written. We are not doing any justice to Prof. Mazrui here. We should do justice to those who have not qualified academically and wish to be like Prof. Mazrui. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I thank you for allowing me to say a few words. At first, I was wondering whether I would say anything, because we keep on talking about things and they just pass. Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir."
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