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    "id": 720114,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Ogolla",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Gideon Ochanda Ogolla",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I rise to support the ratification of the treaty that we are supposed to have with the USA. The world is moving fairly fast. It is true that we are getting more of biological related arrangements. We are not just getting biotechnology, but also technology in the form of computer software. This is the direction in which the world is moving. We are getting more in terms of technology of biology, particularity when we talk about concerns of spreading diseases. We are talking about pathogens and biology. There are things that are not practical and you cannot see constantly. However, according to where we are at the moment with regard to research and issues mentioned in this treaty, it is important that we look at them particularly in terms of the benefits that we derive from them as a nation. We need to look at how we benefit from them in terms of innovations and how we relate in our partnerships. Look at some of the things happening in this country. How do we own results of research and innovation, particularly where some of our scientists partner with external scientists? For example, with regard to HIV/AIDS, a lot of research has been going on at KEMRI over the years, but at the end of the day, only one or two scientists get acclaimed of certain efforts minus the institution, the Government and other players that were involved. When we talk about agreements, in as much as we support them, there are certain things that, in my view, must be considered. There has been this big debate by the Catholics about vaccines which are brought into the country. People are not sure where they come from and what they are. We have had so many rumours around them and the church even complained that some of the vaccines were laced with family planning hormones. It is important to note that some of these things could be avoided when we get into partnerships such as the one we are talking about here. The results that come out of those innovations should be clearly known, so that we do not just come up with ideas and The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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