Heroes list may shrink if the law is enforced

A section of the public during Mashujaa Day celebrations at Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega County. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

The list of national heroes is likely to shrink significantly the moment the country will decide to implement the National Heroes Act.

The law which has been in operation since 2014 provides for “withdrawal” of honours already granted on account of misconduct and violations of Chapter Six of the Constitution. Since 2014, heroes who have been convicted are supposed to lose their honours as well as their place in the national register of heroes.