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    "id": 851535,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/851535/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Murkomen",
    "speaker_title": "The Senate Majority Leader",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen",
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    "content": " Thank you Mr. Speaker, Sir. I want to thank all the Senators who made their contribution to this very important Bill. I listened to many presentations, including by Sen. (Dr.) Musuruve, who made a very eloquent presentation. I would like to remind the House that each of us should acquaint ourselves with the difference between tangible property, as we know it, and intellectual property. This is because when it comes to copyright, you do not need to register for it to be protected. For instance, the moment someone publishes a book, it is automatically protected by law. The register that is provided for here is for purposes of enforcement; to assist the Kenya Copyright Board to perform its responsibilities in terms of when there will be complaints. It will assist both the Kenya Copyright Board and the Anti-Counterfeit Agency in the enforcement of sanctions. I want to thank Members for all the issues that they have raised with regard to this Bill. It is an important Bill that will go a long way to make a difference in the area of copyright law, particularly for persons with disabilities, who will access reading materials. It also does a great deal to domesticate the international law that is related to protection of persons with disabilities, and at the same time protects Intellectual Property Law. I do not want to say much. I appreciate everybody. I beg to reply, and in that regard, request you to postpone the putting of the question, pursuant to Standing Order 61(3)."
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