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    "content": "That is why we are in an era where anybody can say anything in this country. Therefore, we are grateful for that. I want to agree with most of my colleagues that it has reached a time in this country when we need to reward more deserving Kenyans. We need to set parameters that will ensure that we reward Kenyans who deserve, for instance, who have sacrificed their lives for the sake of the country, instead of rewarding people like ‘Githeri man ’ and the rest. We rewarded those kinds of people yet someone like Matiba has not been recognised as one of the heroes of this country. Going forward, even as we lay this icon of democracy to rest, we must also ensure that his estate is protected. If there is anything or any form that the state owes him, his family should be compensated so that as they mourn, they can still ensure that their businesses are up and running. I heard Sen. (Prof.) Ekal saying that he was not yet born at the time when Matiba was active in politics. Fortunately, at that time when they were fighting for democratic space, I was enjoying my toddler years. Therefore, I might not have experienced the politics by then, but we can enjoy the fruits of what he did at this time. He also fought for the constitutional reforms and many other aspects of the governance system in this country. On behalf of the great people of Nandi County, I would like to say that we are praying for the family and we will continue to condole with them. We wish them well even as they continue in preparation of sending the hero of democracy to rest. Thank you."
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