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    "id": 610462,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Wakhungu",
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        "legal_name": "Chrisantus Wamalwa Wakhungu",
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    "content": ", I remember we used to be told that Mau Mau meas Mzungu Aende UlayaMwafrika Apate Uhuru . The Uhuru we are enjoying is what we were talking about. As my other colleagues have mentioned, sometime back during President Kibaki’s Government, we had somebody who came from Ethiopia and we thought he was the famous General Mathenge, only to be told he was somebody we did not even know. He was called Ato Lemma. This tells you that the Government must put mechanisms in place for identifying the real heroes. In Kenya, we know very well that we have so many conmen and crooks, who are also waiting to benefit from this. Once a mechanism has been put in place, they will be evaluated, so that we get to know the right people who fought for the freedom of this country. We know the fight was not just in central Kenya alone. It was countrywide. The Kisii contributed so much. There is a lady from Ukambani who contributed so much to the freedom of this country. When you go to western Kenya, in Bungoma, there were the Chetambe Lumboka battles and Elijah wa Nameme who led “D ini ya Musambwa” all the way to the West Pokot; they contributed so much, but when you go back to the villages, you find that their sons and grandchildren are living in total poverty. This is a very critical Motion. In fact, once these heroes have been identified, we should have medals. I know hon. Keynan brought a Bill; the Kenya Heroes Bill, and it was assented to by His Excellency the President. Once these people have been identified, they should also be honoured by being given medals. I know hon. Wangamati also contributed so much to the second liberation. I know he was exiled. He was in Ghana when he was leading a movement called “February 18th Revolutionary Army (FERA)”. That was the time when he took off and he came back; I am happy that he is here representing the elderly. As you can see, he provides wisdom; when tempers are very The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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