Daniel Kitonga Maanzo

All parliamentary appearances

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• 27 Nov 2018 in National Assembly: The United States of America (USA) advertises very well. According to the Protocol of the Americans, they advertise very well the dangers of snuff taking or tobacco chewing. It is clearly written on that particular product that you are likely to get throat cancer or mouth cancer. With regulations like that, the person consuming that product assumes the danger having known very well what is likely to happen to his health. Therefore, regulation is very important. Purification of this product is very important. Some of the cigarettes have something which filters out some of the bad things like nicotine and ... view
• 27 Nov 2018 in National Assembly: common system of dealing with this particular product which is very addictive. Children are not supposed to smoke or to buy cigarettes. These are the things that we want to regulate, so that the health of our young people is taken care of such that by the time one assumes the danger of smoking, he knows very well what he is doing and what it is going to do to his health. It affects the reproductive systems and they are likely to be very miserable in their marriages. Therefore, this Protocol is very important. I support it and encourage many ... view
• 27 Nov 2018 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. view
• 20 Nov 2018 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker for giving me an opportunity to support this very important constitutional amendment. The parts being amended are supported by other articles of Constitution. One of it is Article 100 as read with Article 226. Article 100 of the Constitution requires that Parliament enacts legislation to promote representation in Parliament of women, persons with disabilities, youth and marginalised communities. view
• 20 Nov 2018 in National Assembly: Again, the two-thirds gender rule is mandatory in this Constitution. Article 100 makes it mandatory. Article 226 says that if Parliament fails to enact legislation to satisfy this requirement, a process can be started by any citizen to make sure that Parliament is dissolved. The process of dissolving Parliament has to begin at a court of law. It will then go to the Chief Justice and to the President, under Article 226. I believe that is not where the country is headed. view
• 20 Nov 2018 in National Assembly: In these particular amendments, under Clause 2 (b) (1A), a person elected to Parliament or county assembly under Clause 1 shall be eligible for re-election for one final term under this clause. For a person who will be nominated through this method, to make sure that we comply with the Constitution on the two-thirds gender rule, that particular nominee cannot serve more than two terms in this House. This shows how fair this amendment is. Such person will not be nominated forever. The amendment will ensure that those seats rotate so that many people can get opportunity to serve Kenyans. view
• 20 Nov 2018 in National Assembly: We also need assistance of political parties. This particular amendment, as soon as we pass it, will become law. Therefore, it can be implemented immediately. We may also have to pass another enabling legislation. I am sure it will be fast. Within no time, they will legitimise this House by complying with the Constitution. If we do so, it can happen within the 12th Parliament. Therefore, we will be looking forward to having 22 more members. I believe this will be shared amongst political parties using the formula that we have been using. view
• 20 Nov 2018 in National Assembly: This particular compliance will make sure that political parties participate and are able to give very active Kenyans who can serve the nation like the case of Hon. Leshoomo, who was first nominated after her talent was spotted during presidential campaigns in her county. The people of her county, Samburu, are proud to have Hon. Leshoomo in this House. She is very particular in matters relating to pastoralism, animal husbandry and women. In the committees I have served with her and in this House, I have seen her talent. We have many other Kenyans like Hon. Leshoomo out there, who ... view
• 20 Nov 2018 in National Assembly: There are very many Kenyans who want to contribute, and I do not want to repeat what other great speakers have said on this matter. The cases of Rwanda and Uganda are amazing at how practical it is to have gender equity in parliament as required by their respective constitutions. I believe Kenya will lead in this respect. It has already been progressive. It has already happened. If you look at the history of the country since we got the new Constitution, The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposes only. Acertified version of this Report ... view
• 20 Nov 2018 in National Assembly: women have been elected increasingly. Therefore, as time goes by, it could be the other way round. With those remarks, I support and I urge Members to support. view