{"id":282637,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/282637/?format=json","text_counter":197,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Mr. Raila","speaker_title":"The Prime Minister","speaker":{"id":195,"legal_name":"Raila Amolo Odinga","slug":"raila-odinga"},"content":"Mr. Speaker, let me end by saying that the key to establishing a political environment conducive to free and peaceful elections lies in intensified civic education. In this respect, I commend the work of the Ministry of Justice, National Cohesion and Constitutional Affairs and the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) in rolling out the Government’s programme on civic education. I also acknowledge the work of the Department of International Development (DFID), Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA), FIDA-Kenya, International Commission of Jurists- Kenya, the local media fraternity and other organizations working under the ‘Drivers of Accountability Programme’ for committing US$48 million in civic education ahead of the next General Elections. I appeal to the media, particularly those broadcasting in local languages to refrain from fuelling ethnic propaganda. I also call upon the relevant Government institutions to vigorously implement laws on hate speech."}