Maanzo Daniel Kitonga

All parliamentary appearances

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• 28 Feb 2023 in Senate: We have one big problem, which I believe the PSC will sort out, that is, the office of a Senator at the county. It is surprising that other Government offices exist. When I was MP, I constructed an office in the middle of the constituency. Now, I have to rent a shop, yet the PSC spent a huge budget. I believe that Sen. Muthama understands these things. We should come up with a budget, where, instead of paying rent, we can construct an office for the Senator in the headquarters of the county. That is a challenge that the PSC ... view
• 28 Feb 2023 in Senate: I believe in Sen. Muthama, having gone through a similar experience and understanding of how the National Assembly operates. He is also a senior citizen in this country. Therefore, he commands the respect necessary at the PSC, to drive through some of the issues we have. He is also from my community. He is one of the persons who was instrumental when I was forming ODM-K. Then, I was his chairperson. He has buttressed the view
• 28 Feb 2023 in Senate: The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate. view
• 28 Feb 2023 in Senate: foundations of politics in this country. Later on, the party became Wiper Democratic Movement-Kenya, which is the third biggest party in the country. Therefore, having been the person who formed the party, he later on went on to other parties. I still expect him back one day as a permanent member of ODM-K, and subsequently, Wiper Democratic Movement Kenya. I support him. view
• 23 Feb 2023 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. It is always a pleasure for students to learn from us, to be role modelled by us. Every time we have visitors, we look forward to invite them and welcome them to follow the proceedings. I encourage those young children one day to become Senators. There is a president of the United States of America who became president because when he was a student he visited the Congress. I wish them very well and I encourage them to work hard so that one day they can sit here. I thank you. view
• 22 Feb 2023 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, for giving me an opportunity to welcome the student leaders who lead close to 2,000 students in different universities in the Republic of Kenya. They have been here since morning. They have been taken through the procedures of Parliament for them so that they can know what happens here. I also had a session with them so that I can role model in one or two political matters. Part of these student leaders are also in a programme called Africa Youth Leadership Forum (AYLF). Under the tutorship of the National Prayer Breakfast, we mentor young ... view
• 22 Feb 2023 in Senate: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I had an opportunity to mentor quite a few. One of them became my personal assistant. Later on, he was elected as a Member of the County Assembly (MCA) of Makueni. We have Hon. John Kaguchia of Nyeri who was the Speaker for Nyeri County Assembly under this programme. He is now a Member of Parliament (MP) for Mukurweini Constituency. Currently, he is part of our team that is mentoring other young leaders. Quite a number of them have become majority leaders in different county assemblies. We, therefore, encourage other counties and other student leaders from ... view
• 22 Feb 2023 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. This is a House of honour and the seat of the Speaker is very important for us to transact business on behalf of the people who elected us. view
• 22 Feb 2023 in Senate: We have serious matters pending before this House, for instance, the Division of Revenue Bill. University fees have gone up and the country is looking upon us to look for a solution. The Competency-based Curriculum (CBC) has caused a lot of confusion to children among many other things. Life is very hard for common Kenyans. view
• 22 Feb 2023 in Senate: You may have noticed that nowadays, there is no traffic because people are unable to drive their cars to town. Kenyans are very patient and are waiting to see a solution from Parliament. view