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    "content": "Mr. David Rudisha and others who have set new world records in athletics should be recognised. Madam Temporary Speaker, I am happy that this Bill proposes committees to confer recognition to persons who have special qualities in counties. It has not left this responsibility to decide who should be recognised. At the Committee stage, I will be proposing that all communities be represented in those committees. This is because these communities know their heroes. It is important that this committee is inclusive enough to take into consideration all communities of interest, including, the marginalised and, particularly the indigenous communities in those areas. Madam Temporary Speaker, apart from artifacts which have been mentioned here, there are also important sites for every community. For instance, in Bungoma County, there is Chetambe Hills and so on. In Mt. Elgon, there are famous caves which have cultural, historical and religious significance. Some of them have been destroyed or interfered with in a manner that does not promote the welfare of society, culturally. I believe that some of these sites can be identified, for example, the Kayas in the coastal region and be included as parts of the places to be safeguarded and recognised. When it comes to removal of names from the hall of fame, it should be done in the same manner that they found themselves in the list. The same procedure should be followed. This responsibility should not just be left to the governor as seems to be proposed here, to decide that so-and-so is no longer qualified and, therefore, should be removed from the hall of fame. He will only do so after a petition, hearing and recommendation by this committee. Once again, I thank the Senator for Nandi County for bringing this important Bill. It will be enriched at the Committee stage to ensure that it caters for all the interests of the communities in our counties. I beg to support."
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