Petronila Were Lokorio

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• 18 Nov 2021 in Senate: The national mechanism of identifying and recognizing national heroes is marred in mystery and suspicion besides being very political. For instance, the awarding of honours to Members of Parliament is usually dependent on who is politically correct to be given the awards. If we have a proper criterion that is set up and publicized, so that people know the criteria that is used to identity and recognize national heroes, it will bring a certain pride to the people who receive those award unlike now when it is marred with mystery and suspicion. Currently, when a person receives an award, they ... view
• 18 Nov 2021 in Senate: The County Hall of Fame Bill as presented by the Mover is meant to make the recognition and awarding of these awards be more specific to particular counties. We know that certain counties consider other issues heroic that may not be heroic in another county. When the awarding of honours is specific to a county, then we will know that the awards are specific and that they make sense to the locals. For instance, a gentleman was given a head of state commendation for simply eating his githeri from a polythene bag on the voting queue; yet polythene bags are ... view
• 18 Nov 2021 in Senate: The County Hall of Fame Bill is meant to bestow honour on individuals who are outstanding and exceptional in any activity or profession that they undertake. This Bill proposes that persons who take part in an activity or profession that makes the county proud should be awarded. That is something that has been lacking at the national level for a very long time. There are very many people at the county level who have brought honour and pride to counties. How are they being recognized? What mechanism is there view
• 18 Nov 2021 in Senate: 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. view
• 18 Nov 2021 in Senate: to ensure that they act as the people to inspire young people and others, modify behavior in the county for people to know when they take an extra mile or do something exceptional, they will be awarded. A young girl in Busia County was recently awarded for rowing a boat across the lake at night to take her mother to deliver a baby to the nearest hospital. The girl was recognized at the national level. However, if there was no social media to highlight the story, the girl would never have been recognized because the national panel would never have ... view
• 18 Nov 2021 in Senate: The Bill will also provide a mechanism of preservation of history, culture and heritage of a county. For example, in Nandi, we have Koitalel Arap Samoei Museum that focuses on what the former leader of the Nandi did during the colonial times. In Kakamega, we have the Nabongo Cultural Centre and Shrine that is also run by families. It is not owned by the county yet it is crucial. view
• 18 Nov 2021 in Senate: For example, if you want to understand why the Luhya people adore and love the bicycle, you can find that information at the Nabongo Cultural Centre and Shrine. There are stories about the iron horse and how it was brought to encourage Nabongo Mumia to collaborate with the British. That is how that area fell under the colonial rule. Such information can help to understand the culture and history of the people and why the behave the way they do. view
• 18 Nov 2021 in Senate: The Bill also suggests to have in place the county hall of fame selection committee that will ensure some form of public participation, so that when somebody is recognised, the community owns the award, feel proud and make that person a reference because they participated in the selection. I only have an issue with it going to the governor as the final person. view
• 18 Nov 2021 in Senate: We know that governors are political, just like what happens at the national level. If that is the case, we will not cure that problem. We should make an amendment so that once the selection panel choses a particular number of people, they award marks and the county assembly is mandated to give the person with the highest mark, other than leaving it to the whims of the governor. view
• 18 Nov 2021 in Senate: Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I thank you and support this Bill. view