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    "id": 963264,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Were",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Petronila Were Lokorio",
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    "content": "Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for giving me the opportunity to support this Bill, which is long overdue, especially in the devolved system. As indicated earlier, this Bill will help establish a county hall of fame in each county, and provide a framework for the preservation of history, heritage and the culture of counties. Madam Temporary Speaker, many Kenyans have brought glory and honour to the country, but they do not get recognised mainly because it is done at the national or central level. This process needs to be decentralized so that county governments can have an opportunity to recognize residents or citizens of their counties who have brought honour and glory, not only to that county, but also to the country. Such a system will help to instil values. We keep on saying that we are developing the hardware of this country, yet we are not looking at the software of the country. Therefore, having such a system of recognizing people of outstanding, exceptional or illustrious behaviour in any profession or activity will help others to also aspire to get that award. In hoping to get that award, we will be instilling certain values in the society. People will be looking at needs beyond themselves. They will be looking at what is good for my county and country. What can I do for my county and country? They will not concentrate on what the county or the country can do for them, because they are looking at some award. Unlike right now, where if you do good for yourself or for the county or country, then you are, probably, just doing it for God. Therefore, privately, people can do very bad things. By introducing this award, we will be able to tame some of the vices in our country, for example, crime and suicides. This is because people will always focus on The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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