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    "content": "We would also like to have one in Trans Nzoia County. I think a Bill was passed that the Kitale Technical Training Institute be converted to a public university. We would like that done since it is a good thing for the county. It is also good for remembrance. We will actually remember the late Masinde Muliro because he contributed immensely towards the democracy of this country. This Bill also seeks to provide a framework for the preservation of history, heritage and culture of our country. Clause 2 (a) says that the State shall promote all forms of national, cultural expressions through literature, traditional celebrations, science, communication, information, mass media, publications, libraries and other cultural heritages. This forms part of our history. For instance, I once read in the media that the University of Nairobi had been rated as one of the hundred top performing universities in the world. I felt so proud. I think even locally, we should be able to recognize those academicians who have made outstanding contribution to our universities. Madam Temporary Speaker, when you look at Garissa University where over 148 students lost lives, I think such a university should be preserved so that in future, it can serve as a historical education. When you read the Bill, it says: “And a basis for the education of members of the public”. I think in future, we would like our students to go to Garissa University where their colleagues perished where they can reflect a lot. This law is, therefore, very important as it will give guidelines for the recognition of persons who have made significant contributions to the county. The guidelines will also ensure fairness and transparency in the vetting process. There is a select committee that will be in place which will have the responsibility to receive names of nominees from persons. I think it will be a fair committee because it is comprised of many people; it is not a one man decision. Therefore, this Bill is good because we are moving from a one man decision to collective decision making. Equally, when you want to include or remove a person from the list of the county hall of fame, the same names should appear before the committee and reasons why the person is being removed or why he or she is being honoured should be very clear. The Bill states that the governor for the purpose of this county hall of fame will put up a structure where we can be able to preserve the history of famous people in our counties. Former President Kibaki contributed a lot to this country but I have not seen a university or hospital after him. We did well in the past because the late President Jomo Kenyatta has been named after our biggest airport and universities. Former President Moi has hospitals and universities named after him. Equally, we can extend this fame to people presently playing important roles. I do not think we should only mourn people in death and not when they are alive. For instance, Prof. Mazrui who passed away last year was highly recognized internationally but when he passed on and his remains were brought home, that is when we started eulogizing him and saying how good he was. I think we should honour people when they are alive so that they are also able to share those great moments with their families. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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