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    "id": 1087217,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Zani",
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        "legal_name": "Agnes Zani",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. You have heard the passion with which Senators have spoken this afternoon regarding this very important symbol of national unity. If you look at Article 10 of the Constitution on the national values and principles, everything about how we feel towards the National Anthem is captured. It includes patriotism, national unity, sharing, democracy, participation of the people, human dignity, equity, social justice, inclusivity, equality, non-discrimination, integrity, transparency, accountability and development. All these are in our prayer; that justice be our shield and defender so that we can prosper as a country Kenya, which we are very proud of. I just want to thank Senators who spoke to this Bill; Sen. Mutula Kilonzo Jnr, Sen. Omogeni, Sen, Poghisio, Sen. Orengo, Sen. (Dr.) Musuruve and Sen. (Prof.) Ongeri. I think it is very clear what we have to do because we have seen the danger that is there. Section 25 of the Copyright Act provides the copyright in works of Government, including literacy, music and dramatic issues that we come up with. This can however, subsist, until expiry. That is at the end of 50 years from the end of the year in which it was first published. That is according to Section 25 of the Copyright Act (2021), yet under the National Flag, Emblems and Names (Cap 99), the Laws of Kenya ensure that the National Anthem is safeguarded. It is only that we have that window. Without amending, so that we do not have this copyright after 50 years not being adequately protected then we might find ourselves in a situation where we lose a very important component in this country. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir with those words, I beg to reply and request that the putting of the question to vote for this Bill be deferred to an appropriate time according to Standing Order No.61 (3). Thank you."
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