We should recognise real heroes, not influence peddlers

Where are Kenya’s heroes and heroines? Who are they and how are they determined? These and many more burning questions will run through our minds today as freshly minted heroes are unveiled today on Mashujaa Day.

For decades, Kenyans have paid lip service to the men and women whose selfless endeavours have touched the lives of millions. And although the 2010 Constitution changed what used to be Kenyatta Day to Mashujaa (Heroes) Day, there appears to be no clear guidelines or policies on who should be regarded a national hero.