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    "id": 361947,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/361947/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Ms.) Nyasuna",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Gladys Atieno Nyasuna",
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    "content": "Hon. Speaker, Sir, I rise to seek clarification on a matter that is fundamental and worrying. Freedom of Press is an integral part of our democracy, and that is why we fought for many years to achieve freedom of the Press that we enjoy in this country today. While we demand accountability from the media - this House has also not been spared what has happened - this House cannot be seen as celebrating the impunity of the nature that we have seen in the closure of media houses in our neighbouring countries. Closure of media houses reminds us of the dark past that we have come from. This House must dissociate itself from any closure of media houses, or any acts that are seen as impeding freedom of Press. In all fairness, we must denounce the closure of media houses. We must stand up for the freedom of Press, even as we demand accountability from these media houses. I hope that the sentiments expressed on the Floor of this House by the Majority Leader are not a reflection of what the Jubilee Government is thinking regarding freedom of the Press."
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