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Parliament has announced plans to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) technology into parliamentary reports to reduce the time it takes to produce Hansard reports.
This migration cuts report creation time in half, ensuring timely reports are accurate and easy to access and post.
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This was revealed during the sixth The Hansard Association of Kenya (HAK) annual conference held in Naivasha attracted Hansard reporters from Parliament and all 47 county assemblies.
During the meeting at Sawera Lodge, it emerged that the county council was poorly equipped and understaffed, a move that was influencing the preparation of the Hansard report.
According to Parliament Deputy Secretary Sera Kioko, there was a need to incorporate artificial intelligence into parliamentary reporting.
He said the use of new technology would help reduce the time Hansard takes to produce its reports and ensure that its reports are accurate.
“Artificial intelligence is with us and we cannot ignore it, we embrace it, to reduce the time it takes to produce our most important reports,” she said.
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a five-day workshop, Kioko pointed out that agencies such as the Department of Justice and the National Land Commission rely heavily on the Hansard report.
“Congress is eagerly considering the introduction of artificial intelligence into reporting, and this will in no way impact the workforce,” she said.
Dennis Mutui, an official with the Society of Clerks of Parliament of Kenya (SOCATT), blamed a lack of equipment and staff in many county councils.
He pointed out that several years after devolution came into force, counties had not invested in Hansard reporting in Parliament due to financial constraints, and this was impacting on service delivery.
Mutui called on the county to invest in live streaming so that the public has the opportunity to hear and see the clear issues faced by elected leaders on the county council.
“Despite financial constraints, counties should invest in recording equipment and personnel as they will help produce better Hansard reports,” he said.
Meanwhile, HAK Chairman George Wayoko said plans were underway to register the association to entrench it in the law and facilitate funding.
Les Ndirai, a member of the association, echoed similar sentiments, adding that he would like to actively incorporate artificial intelligence into reporting to reduce obligations.
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