{"id":45027,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/45027/?format=json","text_counter":206,"type":"other","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"THAT, appreciating that the freedom of speech and information is a fundamental right for all Kenyans as enshrined in our constitution; realizing that this right ought to be exercised with utmost care and responsibility, so as not to send false alarm and thus cause social disharmony; noting that recently there have been a proliferation of polls conducted by private entities and results which may not reflect the realities of the moment; aware that the country is geared towards a general election next year; cognizant of the fact that propaganda and misinformation are potent tools for destabilization of peace and stability, especially during electioneering period, this House urges the Government to develop a framework that includes an Opinion Polls Control Board for the regulation and conduct of opinion polls that are factual and adhere to the rule of law."}