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    "id": 913540,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/913540/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Funyula, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Dr.) Wilberforce Oundo",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Wilberforce Ojiambo Oundo",
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    "content": " Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman, thank you for this opportunity again. Those of us who have been around for some time have nostalgic memories of KBC, VoK and Sauti ya Kenya. It pains me a lot when I can hardly ever stand watching the boring presentation by KBC. I sincerely urge the Committee in charge of this particular aspect to have a thorough surgical review in respect of KBC. As we say, it should always be a moderator, but of course, we do not expect it to get to the era of KANU na baba that literally stifled everything and made it practically impossible. We need KBC to disseminate information to do with development because private broadcasters are only interested in viewership and profits. The national broadcaster should be the moderator, the standards setter and the benchmark to enable us get factual information about the development of this country. I totally agree that it has failed because of mismanagement. All over the world, countries have national broadcasters. The BBC has remained in the forefront all these years without any problem. The Voice of America has remained steadfast despite the onslaught from private broadcasters. The South African Broadcasting Corporation, despite the changes, has remained strong and vibrant. We need to get to the bottom of this matter. In the fullness of time, we might have to seek an interdisciplinary committee to investigate the happenings at the KBC. Thank you."
}