Maanzo Daniel Kitonga

All parliamentary appearances

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• 14 Aug 2024 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I had an opportunity to participate in a Select Committee and I also watched the debate go on, on the Floor of the House. In my assessment as a legislator who has been in this House for quite a number of years, there is nothing wrong with the names which have been proposed. There are in fact very well- balanced opinions from the country. Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is better to have the plenary deal with this matter, bearing in mind that we have had Governor Kawira come here twice. view
• 14 Aug 2024 in Senate: I do not want to take a lot of time. In the interest of justice, and fairness, the country needs to follow the proceedings clearly and openly, so that when a final decision is made, whether for or against the Governor, everyone finds that the Senate has done justice. The Senate stands for devolution and we want the County of Meru to succeed. I propose that we go the plenary way. We are looking for justice for Meru County, so that they can have expediency and succeed in its endeavours. I thank you. view
• 6 Aug 2024 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I would like to comment on the Statement of Sen. Miraj. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. Acertified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and Audio Services, Senate. view
• 6 Aug 2024 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, it has been very difficult for many Kenyans who have lost their certificates over the years to recover one. When one has a valid reason as to why their certificate has been misplaced, it only serves right for it to be replaced as quickly as possible. At times, it is needed for one to join a university and for a job interview. If it is made extremely difficult to obtain it, then we have quite a number of young people losing opportunities that they would have already got. Mr. Speaker, Sir, if it is possible to replace ... view
• 31 Jul 2024 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me an opportunity to contribute on this important Petition. From the explanation by the committee, those are 41 acres of a wetland that has gone to waste. It even has an LR number, plot number and a title deed, but it is a riparian area, being part of a river system. We thank the people of Nyamira for coming to this House to protect their environment. The issue of the environment has become a worldwide affair. It is shocking to find that people do developments on riparian or wetland areas. The fact that ... view
• 31 Jul 2024 in Senate: This land is good for public use because it helps in preservation of water to keep the rivers downstream running. Secondly, ordinarily, wetlands are riparian areas under the control of counties. Though the public may have access, it is not to be alienated or subdivided for further human activity. Therefore, an effort to preserve the environment is important. This should serve as an example to many other wetlands in Kenya and many parts of the world. You will find wetlands even in dry areas in many parts of the world. There are areas where water does not move. You will ... view
• 31 Jul 2024 in Senate: Now that the world is facing the issue of climate change and we are trying to clean air through carbon credits, this particular area should be developed. We need to ensure it is protected. The natural vegetation should be preserved and the grass allowed to grow. All the animals inhabiting that place should be allowed to thrive. Mr. Speaker, Sir, we know there are challenges of land in Kisii. However, the land should be left for public use. Everyone should have access to, but not for development or other human activities such as agriculture. It has been reiterated by the ... view
• 31 Jul 2024 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I would like to deal with the matter of the hon. Sen. Lomenen, the Senator for Turkana County. It is 300 kilometres from Nairobi City County to Kapedo; where he was talking of a road which should be going into Turkana. Within Turkana, it is about 400 kilometres. A recent report from Citizen TV, showed that particular area and Kenyans from that County, complaining of how difficult transport is. No private persons invest in transport The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only.A certified version of this Report can be ... view
• 31 Jul 2024 in Senate: there and unless the police assist the residents of Turkana County, traveling is very difficult. Therefore, doing business in that county is very difficult owing to a very old colonial bridge. I support his statement so that Kenyans can be served equally and serious effort is made by the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, and Urban Development together with devolution to make sure that - although there are no good roads everywhere - that the people of Turkana have better roads for better security. Secondly, on the Meru County matter; this is really new jurisprudence. As much as Alternative Dispute ... view
• 31 Jul 2024 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, that particular matter of the Meru County Assembly is clearly either within the jurisdiction of court or the Senate. Any other arbiter referred to it may be prejudiced in one way or another. I support that statement. Now that the courts have referred it to the Njuri Ncheke, they should make a very quick decision and send it back so that we can be on course to sort out matters pending in Meru. Let us bear in mind this county, has not had County Executive Committee Members (CECM)s or departments, has been operating on a ... view