ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Kenya Heroes Act
25. Forms of recognition and honour of national heroes
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
25. Forms of recognition and honour of national heroes
(1)A person declared a hero under this Act shall be entitled to the following privileges, among others—(a)invitations to national and community functions as a state guest;(b)having cultural festivals, concerts, exhibitions and sports events organized in their honour;(c)having towns, institutions, open parks in urban areas, roads, streets, estates, stamps and notable landmarks named after the hero;(d)the award of medals, insignia, commendations, certificates and such other commemorative as may be determined by the Council from time to time;(e)the issuance of such postage stamps, scarves, mementoes, utensils, apparel and artefacts as may be determined by the Council from time to time;(f)the publication of books depicting their respective roles in the country’s history or the social life of the society, which shall be part of the educational curriculum; or(g)being accorded financial assistance from the Fund where their economic circumstances warrant such assistance.(2)Without prejudice to the provisions of subsection (1), the Government may, from time to time, accord national heroes who are in need of assistance—(a)the highest attainable standard of health care services, including reproductive health care;(b)accessible and adequate housing and reasonable standards of sanitation;(c)adequate food of acceptable quality;(d)clean and safe water in adequate quantities;(f)free education for their dependants of school-going age up to tertiary level;(g)free transport to public functions to which they are invited within the country; and(h)employment opportunities for their dependants who have relevant qualifications.(3)The Council shall establish and maintain a Heroes’ Register which shall be available to the public at the Heroes’ Squares established under section 27.(4)Notwithstanding the place of burial of a hero, the Council may whenever it considers it necessary or appropriate, build and maintain symbolic tombs, monuments and statues in honour of such hero and may preserve plaques, material culture, photographs, memoirs and histories of the hero at the Heroes’ Square.