Daniel Kitonga Maanzo

All parliamentary appearances

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• 19 Nov 2015 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker for giving me this opportunity to support this very important Bill. I wish to state that as an advocate, I have had an opportunity to practise in this area. In fact, Government property could not be sold. I want thank Hon. Nyokabi, the Committee and my Senator, Hon. Mutula Kilonzo Junior, for being very thoughtful of the county governments and now updating the law to be in line with the new Constitution. The county Governments are also governments and have to be protected under the law which did not exist up to now, unless we pass ... view
• 19 Nov 2015 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. What happens where the Accounting Officer, after verification and budget, still does not want to pay? Ordinarily, the law has a mechanism where you can move contempt proceedings against such an officer and they can be locked up and the rest of the consequences in law may follow that particular officer for disobedience of the court. Ordinarily, the practise is this: By the time you move proceedings for contempt after all the processes have been done, most officers will pay. Therefore, this goes against the famous thinking that the Government never pays debts. Government can actually ... view
• 18 Nov 2015 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker for giving me an opportunity to contribute to this very important amendment to the Basic Education Act. Education is very important for our country. It is the only tool, or mechanism, that gives each Kenyan an equal opportunity. When it comes to basic education, these amendments are very important. First, we needed to align the current law to the new Constitution. This is a good attempt by the Departmental Committee on Education, Research and Technology to align the old statute with the new Constitution. This is a very important constitutional requirement. There are a few ... view
• 18 Nov 2015 in National Assembly: met. Recently, I had an opportunity to start a new girls’ school in Makueni County. The school was sponsored by the African Inland Church (AIC); they donated so much land next to the Church. As Hon. Kang’ata alluded to, we expect that that particular institution will take care of the spiritual well-being of the children. With regard to this amendment, if a school is sponsored by an Islamic institution, then view
• 18 Nov 2015 in National Assembly: classes will be instituted. view
• 18 Nov 2015 in National Assembly: Thank you. You will find a place like Madrasa and other pastoral centres such as a Catholic-sponsored school giving spiritual education to children. If an individual is the sponsor of that institution and children going to that institution are from the public, there has to be a mechanism on how to make this better and specific. If the sponsor is a church or institution, their roles should be defined. If the sponsor is an individual who donates a piece of land to a school, then it should be clear that they part with it to the school or the community ... view
• 18 Nov 2015 in National Assembly: There are several other clauses which have been given and the most interesting one is found towards the end of this Bill. I would like to look at some of the clauses and get better explanations at a good time. For instance, an amendment is needed about a sponsor who is in possession of a title deed prior to the commencement of this Act. What happens to the previous transactions? Sometimes the law is not applied retrospectively. What will happen to those who had title deeds after the new law since we need to secure the institution? How long should ... view
• 17 Nov 2015 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker for giving me this opportunity. I am in the Departmental Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Co-operatives. Previously, in the Ministry of Co-operatives where I was a secretary, this was one of the agenda. I would like to mention to the petitioner that, ordinarily, the New KCC does this sort of thing. We have also very many other milk co-operatives. So, it will also be good for Githunguri farmers to think of forming a processing co-operative by themselves with the assistance of the Government. I am sure this will go a long way to assist. Thank you. view
• 17 Nov 2015 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I am holding brief for Hon. Kaluma on the Magistrates’ Courts Bill, National Assembly Bill No. 40 of 2015. I beg to move that the Motion for agreement with the Report of the Committee of the whole House on its consideration of the Magistrates’ Courts Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 40 of 2015) be amended by inserting the words “subject to re-committal of Clause 8.” That, Clause 8 of the Bill be amended:- (a) In sub-clause (1) --- view
• 17 Nov 2015 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I rise to support that we should rely on the existing framework. Without going to what is in the current law, there are contractual obligations that the loanees are aware of. That once they are employed, they should repay the loan. If not, they are supposed to report. view