Daniel Kitonga Maanzo

All parliamentary appearances

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• 1 Oct 2020 in National Assembly: serving on contractual basis, although you are above 60 years. This happens in specified places like the National Treasury and the Office of the President, for example, the current Head of Civil Service. When it is an appointment of the President to serve in his office for a specific task, how does this Act come into play and how will it safeguard this? Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, you will realise that many people retire, set up businesses and hire youth. As you talk about work, the two presidential candidates in the USA are almost 80 years. We do not have ... view
• 24 Sep 2020 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, for giving me an opportunity to comment on this very important matter. First, I want to thank and congratulate the Chairperson, Budget and Appropriations Committee, for having looked through this very quickly and brought it to us. I want to thank the Senate for coming up with something 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. view
• 24 Sep 2020 in National Assembly: that we can peruse and find the way forward. More importantly, I want to thank the Executive for coming up to assist the country when things were beginning to stall. Devolution is in the Constitution and it is very important for this country. We are looking for ways, including the BBI, on how to make devolution better in this country, although it has been having a lot of challenges in the past. For the counties to take three months now without funds, it means that, eventually, people will be paid salaries for not having worked as such. It also means ... view
• 24 Sep 2020 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I spoke on that particular Motion. view
• 22 Sep 2020 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker for giving me an opportunity to contribute to this very important matter. I will start by quoting what the former Chief Justice, Willy Mutunga, said in a recent television interview on his experiences as the Chief Justice of the country. He stated that he discovered that the Office of the Chief Justice is very political. When you look at his experiences and what the current Chief Justice has done through his advisory to the President, you can read a lot of politics in that particular advisory. The decision to dissolve Parliament has many political implications in ... view
• 17 Sep 2020 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I really want to thank the Chairman of the Special Funds Committee for a job well done in Kiambu County. When you look at the recommendations, they reflect some weaknesses which have affected other counties. There is definitely room for improvement in the NG – CDF Board and the auditors so that we can serve the people better. view
• 17 Sep 2020 in National Assembly: These funds get very tricky when it is an election time and a lot of people want to use every method. It must be made clear to the country that the Member of Parliament is only doing oversight. He does not participate. The local committees which deal with these funds are very careful and are watched by the people there. That is why you find that these funds are very difficult. When a cheque has been issued to construct a classroom somewhere, for anyone to steal any money whether they used a contractor or some local fundi, the committee implements. ... view
• 17 Sep 2020 in National Assembly: You know devolution has been there for 7 years now, and averagely, every county has received Kshs80 billion. The CDF which is about 10 per cent of that, but you can spot the impact in the constituencies. You can see how it has worked, and the projects can be seen. They are of good standard and they are thoroughly monitored. view
• 17 Sep 2020 in National Assembly: Finally, I would like to talk about oversight. The House has been a team to oversight. Currently, of all of the auditors, the development committees are the ones which are overseeing themselves. It is important that the MPs office is empowered to do the oversight and to make sure that every little detail is followed. I am sure if we do that; if we empower the overseeing, then the Reports will be very clear. You will not have Members of Parliament being hunted down for matters which they have no responsibility over or are not aware of. The electronic version ... view
• 17 Sep 2020 in National Assembly: Finally, as a lawyer, I want to tell Members to just keep to our side of oversight because should there be conflict of interest in any way, then one is likely to be charged and it is likely to spoil your political life. The CDF alone makes too many Members not to come back to this House. view