This Act of Parliament, inter alia, principally provides for the recognition of heroes, selection and honouring of these heroes and establishment of a National Heroes Council. The 13-member National Heroes Council is charged with the responsibility of formulating policy relating to national heroes and, according to Section 4 (c) of the Act, to “administer State assistance to national heroes where necessary.”Section 4 (f) provides for the council to “have custody and oversee management of properties and institutions relating to heroes.”Sadly, the Act has never been in force and the National Heroes Council is yet to be appointed. In the same spirit, President Kenyatta should kick-start the National Heroes Council to end the pain our champions endure, post-retirement. The Ministry of Sports and Heritage must immediately establish a database of national heroes and move with haste to reward their patriotism. County governments should, in their own way, make sure national heroes from their counties live comfortable lives.

Source: Daily Nation February 19, 2019 03:00 UTC