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    "id": 460744,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/460744/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Wakhungu",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 1889,
        "legal_name": "Chrisantus Wamalwa Wakhungu",
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    "content": "The citizen can access this information through the media. The National Assembly and the media houses must have a mutual relationship. As earlier presenters have said, we need each other. Indeed, I agree with the first people who talked about the symbiotic relationship. If the common mwananchi has to access this information, the media has to be there because it plays a very critical role. Indeed, it is the responsibility of this Parliament to set rules and procedures that will enable the media to behave in a better way. Hon. Speaker, Sir, Article 33 (1) states that:- “Every person has the right to freedom of expression---” Indeed, the media also has that freedom of expression. This National Assembly is there to play oversight role, legislate and represent. The Leader of Majority Party mentioned Kiprono Kittony who is the Chairman of the Media Owners Association. I am here as his representative, he comes from Trans-Nzoia County. One thing I want to say is that, the new Constitution strives for consolidative and participatory approach. Indeed, it came out clearly that the Media Owners Association was not involved in this matter. I am getting shocked to hear that they were involved. Indeed, it is important, whatever we pass here, for the common mwananchi outside there to know that these key stakeholders were indeed, involved. We are having a lot of problems because of misinterpretation or misreporting. Hon. Speaker, Sir, Article 34 (1) talks about the freedom of media. It states the following:- “Freedom and independence of electronic, print and all other types of media is guaranteed, but does not extend to any expression specified in Article 33(2).” Article 33 (2) states as follows:- “The right to freedom of expression does not extend to –"
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