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    "id": 603412,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/603412/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Ms.) Kanyua",
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        "legal_name": "Priscilla Nyokabi Kanyua",
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    "content": "Thank you. I will just wind up, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. The Bill is well drafted. The provisions of this Bill are well done. The Bill is a product of many years of consensus and deliberations among stakeholders, including the media, the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology, academic institutions, private sector, civil society and Government leaders. A lot of contributions have been made. The Bill makes clear separation between information that is available and information that is not available for release, what is called exempt information in Clause 6. Information relating to privacy of individuals cannot be released. Unwarranted invasion of privacy is not allowed. You cannot seek somebody’s official records that invade their privacy. For instance, you cannot seek information on marital status of an individual. You cannot also infringe on commercial interests or trade secrets. You cannot cause substantial harm to the economy. When a process is under consideration, the public is not allowed to access information on that process. You cannot access information on a matter on which a final decision has not been made. I urge the House to debate this Bill and look at its provisions keenly, taking into account the many instances that we have required information. I also beg the House to pass this Bill to ensure that the country attains a stronger democratic regime. I do not know what happens with morning sittings. Some Members of Parliament get affected. Either Eng. Gumbo or Hon. Lessonet was going to second this Bill, but none of them is here. I request Hon. Makali Mulu to second the Bill. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker."
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