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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Okenyuri",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, for this opportunity again. At this point, I first want to start by appreciating Sen (Dr.) Bonnie Khalwale, the Senator for Kakamega County who seconded my Bill. I also want to appreciate Sen. Faki, the Senator for Mombasa County. I heard you well and clearly. You quite understand what we are talking about when I passionately speak about why we need to have informed citizens. I also appreciate Sen. Mariam, my neighbour right here; Sen. Murgor, the Senator for West Pokot County; Sen. Cherarkey, who has passionately spoken about my attributes. I am very honoured by those kind words, Senator for Nandi County. Much appreciations. I also appreciate my colleague, Sen. Beatrice Ogola, one who is always very supportive any time we have such proposals in the House. I am so grateful that you had to sit to this time to support the County Civic Education Bill (Senate Bill No. 4 of 2024). That shows your commitment to having people understand their responsibilities and how they need to take account the kind of leaders they elect to office. I thought Sen. Mungatana would have time to comment on this, but he ran short of that. However, I wish to appreciate all colleagues. I brought this proposal as a Statement at first, but most Members gave ideas that we need you to come up with a legal proposal. I went back and this is what we have and we keep furnishing it so that we have a product which is going to make sense to elected members and members of the public. At the end of the day, we agree that we need members or citizens who are informed so that no one is going to take advantage of an ordinary member down in Nyamakima or Nyamarambe or Kenyanya or Mombasa or Kisauni. The people need to be informed before they make any decisions. We are currently calling people to do public participation on a subject they do not understand. That is why when something is brought to an area, people think it is a favour whereas they deserve that service or good. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I would not want to speak more than my colleagues. I have spoken about this from times back and I keep emphasizing on this. This evening, I want to make a plea to the media fraternity. These are some of the proposals we need to highlight in the media because they are shaping conversations positively. In this century, young people are sharing their opinions on social media either by retweeting on X or by sharing on Facebook, WhatsApp or TikTok . That is where conversations are currently happening. I request the media fraternity to highlight this as a very progressive proposal, which is going to help curb misinformation and pass positive information that is building people. Finally, pursuant to Standing Order No.66(3), I request that the putting of the question be deferred to another day. I thank you."
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