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    "id": 1474017,
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    "speaker_name": "Keiyo North, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Adams Korir",
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    "content": "are doing a lot of work, especially during committee meetings. However, because we are only using the traditional way of reporting – televised reporting – many people at the grassroots are not able to follow what Members of Parliament do at any other particular time. This has become a problem. The other day, Kenya lost a very good Bill – the Finance Bill, 2024 – because of lack of communication. Many Kenyans were saying that they were not told about the contents of this Bill because they only depend on what the media, especially the mainstream media, reports. Secondly, enhancing reporting will give real-time information. If we use social media platforms like Facebook, X, and so on, a Kenyan who is not glued on a television set can get to know what is happening in this House, and maybe he or she can give feedback that can help Members in delivering their work. Members can also get direct feedback. We have a very educated young generation in this country, some calling themselves Gen Zs. They have very important points and input that can help our country to grow. If we enhance such platforms, they will help us to have one country where we can bring together all the thoughts and ideas from members of the public. There are about 400 Members of Parliament here. If we can enhance social media reporting, whereby a Member of Parliament like me from Keiyo North is able to see what is happening in Mathira or Ugunja, it will help us in terms of challenging ourselves in economic growth and development in our respective constituencies. Lastly, we must enhance this way of technology because it saves time and cuts costs in terms of paperwork and time in delivering our mandate. I urge the Parliamentary Service Commission to support the Select Committee on Parliamentary Broadcasting and Library in implementing its recommendations. We are here today, but we are still using around 80 per cent of our transmission via Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC). A young person in the upcountry and others who are in universities want to know what is happening. They want real- time information. That young person will not stay there and wait for 9.00 p.m. news to be broadcasted. Perhaps, they will capture one or two Members, but they will not get what is happening in the entire House. I, therefore, support the Motion. The Committee is doing good work. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker."
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