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"content": "Currently, we have a great number of artists, beginning with Kipchamba, a true legend. He has earned his place in history books. He has been honored by previous governments for his remarkable ability to transform ideas into music, produce and generate immense knowledge and information through his artistic talent. Many artists have drawn inspiration from him. I mentioned yesterday one whom we are going to bury this Saturday, Solomon Manori, who has been a great singer. Through his songs, he has brought out the rich culture of the Kipsigis community. Lately, a new generation of young artists has emerged, making strides in the industry. We have Kilel Jazz, the Makiche and the Vicky Brilliance of this world, talented individuals who are running the industry and earning a livelihood out of it. The moment we have a law in place that recognizes talent and provides artists with a structured way of engagement, they will, at any given time, be able to negotiate and participate in national functions or other events at a fair fee. This will ensure that aspiring musicians and artists appreciate that they can earn a living from their craft. They will not have to compete with other Kenyans for white-collar jobs, as I have said. Instead, they will recognize that their craft provides a livelihood, helping to reduce the fights we currently face in addressing this issue. Besides musicians, Masters of Ceremonies (MCs) who host programs in various institutions and organized events can also benefit greatly from this particular law. Madam Temporary Speaker, allow me to now make certain comments on the various provisions of this Act. As I have stated, the definition under Clause 2 recognises almost all aspects of activities or trade within the creative economy. These includes artistic, cultural, innovative, fashion, industry, publication, advertisement, crafts, music and audio. In this definition, Sen. Eddy has made an effort to encompass nearly all areas that fall within the creative sector and economy. I would like to highlight a few specific clauses, starting with Clause 7. I would like to propose to Sen. Eddy that, instead of referring to the guild, Clause 7 should refer to establish a council. This council will be the head, where the guilds, representing various sectors identified under Clause 19. I will address Clause 19 in a moment. Clause 7 should therefore read as, “There is established a creative industry council.” This council would operate under the relevant ministry, with an established board serving as its governing body. By structuring it this way, we would retain guilds at the lower level while ensuring that the council serves as the apex entity providing oversight and support. This proposal, would ensure that, besides naming the guilds, the council itself functions as the main governing body. I appreciate the provisions of Clauses 7D, 7E and 7F, which grant the council the responsibility to protect the intellectual property of creative artists. If you approve or agree with this proposal for an amendment, it will ensure that part of the council’s role is to safeguard their intellectual property. By doing so, it will sensitize the importance of"
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"content": "registration, ensuring that creative works are properly produced by registered entities. That is covered under Clauses D, E, and F. I only propose that we make this amendment. Similarly, regarding the promotion of programmes, once the council is established, its objective should include running programmes to promote various categories of artists and creative arts. This will enable the council to ensure that any funds or resources generated are properly managed. Clause 8 gives the guild that provides advice to the Board. You have proposed that a membership of nine members be created, one being a member nominated by the film industry. I would like to propose, subject of course to your approval Sen. Eddy, that you combine the opportunity given to persons representing literary arts industry and those representing visual arts industry. The extra position that is availed thereafter goes to those representing the music industry that is under Clause 8(c). The reason for this is that we have got a good number of artists who are in this sector coming from the music industry. Then we will have one person representing those in the film industry, two members representing those in the music industry, one representing the fashion industry and another one representing the software development and gaming industry. After which, we combine literary and visual arts to bring one member to this Board. Finally, those in the dance industry can be a standalone. Further, I would wish that we also ensure that we provide for a manner in which these respective groups can nominate their representatives. If it is possible, introduce a clause that allows them at their grassroots level to conduct an election. They do their own independent election as members of the film industry and forward to the Council one member. Those who are involved in the music industry conduct their grassroots elections and forward one member. If the Senator were to agree, we can introduce a clause after Clause 8 to be Clause 8(2), that Clause 8(2) is Clause 8(1)(a). Introduce Clause 8(1)(a), that will give the sector an opportunity to elect their representatives from the grassroots level and forward the elected member's name to the Cabinet Secretary for appointment as a member of the Council. That way, you will avoid the Council being involved in sector nominations of representatives who will sit in the Council. In terms of the term of office, four years is a reasonable period for members of a board to work towards changing policy and implementing such a policy. I would agree with the proposal under Clause 10 that their term of office be a period of four years. However, whoever has been elected should not be re-elected. That way, it will give an opportunity to as many members of these various groups to participate in leadership. I like the proposal that there is a representative appointed by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK). However, I do not understand the justifications under this particular clause, that you have given them a slot. Nonetheless, I appreciate the fact that the person representing the LSK, as well as the public officer who has been appointed by the Cabinet Secretary, do not stand an opportunity to be elected as chairperson or vice-"
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"content": "chairperson of that committee, because this is an appointed person. Therefore, it is prudent to allow the members to have their own to be elected as chairperson, as long as they are not appointed. Under Clause 13, I am very happy about this particular clause, Sen. Eddy. This is because unlike the other organisations and other established councils we have created in the previous Bills or Acts, you have not created another body that will require an appointment of a CEO and resources. This is because this Bill seeks to make sure that the money that is obtained out of the creative arts goes directly to the people who are benefiting. Having the Cabinet Secretary to designate an appropriate administrative unit is quite a very good provision. I appreciate you for this because this way, we are not creating an agency. We are not utilising public resources to create another position for a CEO or generating---"
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"content": "ADJOURNMENT"
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"content": " Hon. Senators, it is now 6.30 p.m., time to adjourn the Senate. The Senate, therefore, stands adjourned until tomorrow, Thursday, 15th May, 2025 at 2.30 p.m. Sen. Sigei, you have three and a half minutes left before you finish."
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"content": "The Senate rose at 6.30 p.m."
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