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    "id": 1087244,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1087244/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Iman",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Falhada Dekow Iman",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.47(1) to make a Statement on an issue of general topical concern, namely; the pernicious influence of social media on Kenyan youth. Mr. Speaker, Sir, social media has become a key aspect in Kenyan public discourse, facilitating online discussions while at the same time being a key subject of scholarly, socio-cultural, economic and political debates. The ICT sector in Kenya has grown rapidly since the internet was first launched in the early 1990s. Currently, Kenya is described as the Silicon Savanah owing to its dynamic ICT sector that has seen the development of globally acclaimed applications such as M-Pesa and Ushahidi. Nigeria, Egypt, and Kenya lead the ranking of Internet access among the African countries. Data released by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) indicate that by December 2018, the total internet subscription in Kenya stood at 45.7 million. The vast majority accessed the internet via mobile phones. Mr. Speaker, Sir, over the years, social media sites and applications have created opportunities for people to stay connected to family and friends and have enhanced the possibilities of making new friends from every corner of the world. Social networking sites have emerged as important communication channels used by individual consumers to create content, distribute materials, share ideas, express opinions, and use information and knowledge. With millions of daily active users, social media has become essential tools for organizations as they enhance collaboration, knowledge sharing, and increase productivity among workers. The proliferation of internet-enabled mobile devices has led to the rapid development of social networking sites, resulting in---"
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