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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Kabondo Kasipul, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Eve Obara",
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    "content": "I am happy that this Bill is coming at this time, particularly when library services are almost collapsing in the country. Across the street, we can see one big concrete building, that is, the Kenya National Library Services. It was also there in Kisumu. I used to see one but, somehow, they have all ‘kind of’ disappeared. This Bill is designed to enhance the governance and operations of the Kenya National Library Service. There are very many positives in this Bill and I want to highlight some of them. First, is improved governance. The Bill seeks to establish a clearer governance structure at the Kenya National Library Service, potentially leading to more effective decision-making and management of services. We expect to have enhanced services when this Bill comes into operation, so that we promote literacy and learning. The Bill emphasises the importance of literacy and information access, supporting national educational goals, and promoting life-long learning. We are also looking at allocation of resources,. This Bill will facilitate better allocation of funds to enable libraries to expand their collections and services, and also spread throughout the sub-counties in the counties. Another positive is community engagement. This Bill encourages libraries to engage with local communities, fostering partnerships that can enhance educational and cultural initiatives. I have also foreseen that there are possible challenges even as we look at implementing this Bill. One major challenge that I foresee is funding constraints. Implementation may require significant financial resources which could be a challenge given our current budgetary constraints, particularly in the counties. There is also a possibility of bureaucratic challenges. I know that we have set up governance structures, but we have to be careful because it could lead to additional bureaucracy, potentially slowing down decision-making processes and service delivery. Finally, we must put in place a mechanism for equity of access. Not all communities may benefit equally from enhanced services, particularly in rural and underserved areas where resources are limited. We must be deliberate about this so that those services can reach all the sub-counties for people to benefit. I support. Hon. Temporary Speaker, thank you very much for giving me the opportunity."
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