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GA HR1447

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/13/2024

Primary Sponsor

Segun Adeyina

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023-2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes October 20, 2024, as Mashujaa Day (Heroes' Day), a Kenyan national holiday honoring individuals who contributed to Kenya's independence and post-independence development
  • Pays tribute to the Kapenguria Six—Jomo Kenyatta, Achieng Oneko, Bildad Kaggia, Fred Kubai, Kung'u Karumba, and Paul Ngei—who were instrumental in Kenya's liberation struggle
  • Notes the holiday evolved from Kenyatta Day, named after Kenya's first prime minister and president, to a broader recognition of heroes across all spheres of Kenyan society
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available for distribution to the public and the press
  • Sponsored by Representatives Adeyina (110th), Holly (116th), Okoye (102nd), Adesanya (43rd), and Olaleye (59th)

Legislative Description

Mashujaa Day; October 20, 2024; recognize

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

3/13/2024

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