Maanzo Daniel Kitonga

All parliamentary appearances

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• 26 Nov 2024 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. On the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC), one of the biggest failures is that although it was started in a different system and is ongoing, there are questions that the Government cannot answer. Why are you building an extra class in the primary schools and leaving an unattended class at the high school? This particular activity is a big expense to the country. It has confused a lot of learning children, and my suggestion on this particular matter would be that the nation should have a system whereby we do not have waste in terms ... view
• 26 Nov 2024 in Senate: The CBC is currently unconstitutional and can only be implemented when electricity and internet are available in every home and school in the country. Only then will you say the children are being served equally? Therefore, that is a matter the Government should take care of. On abductions, I would like to say that there are abductions in the country. I participated in the case of Bob Njagi, representing the Law Society of Kenya. Bob Njagi was abducted for more than 30 days. In his abduction, there were other people. Therefore, the police cannot deny that there are no abductions ... view
• 26 Nov 2024 in Senate: There is no dispute in Wiper Party. There is a new matter, which has been filed in the Kiambu court, but not by ourselves. It has conveniently been filed by people who support the current Government. It is also my presumption that it is the current Government, which is delaying this activity. On the Adani Group issue, I have said in the media several times that Adani was an international criminal suspected all over the world. He has quite several cases, and yet the current Government did not do due diligence. It is only when he was indicted in New ... view
• 20 Nov 2024 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, under the Constitution, this House invites Cabinet Secretaries to come and respond on matters under their Ministries. You are the Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development. Although the NLC is independent, she could have as well have invited them to accompany her here or written to them. The NLC then should have responded in one way or another. Is there a letter that they have responded to you now that you are the one the Constitution expects to appear here on behalf of the NLC? view
• 13 Nov 2024 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. This morning, we were ready to deal with the question of health. There are many issues and questions relating to the The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only.A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and Audio Services,Senate. view
• 13 Nov 2024 in Senate: Ministry of Health. There are questions on SHA and Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). We also have questions relating to the 1998 American bombing victims, where we had earlier on asked the Ministry of Health to provide specialized medical health care to these particular persons. Before I came to the House, I met a constituent of Makueni County who shouted frantically at the gate that he needs help from me. He said that his child is stuck in hospital and he has been denied access because of SHA and SHIF, yet he had paid. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, these are ... view
• 12 Nov 2024 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for giving me an opportunity to contribute to this important Bill. First of all, I thank you for having been thoughtful. For those who may not know, I have been with you in this Parliament for 12 years. Therefore, I am very much aware that you are one person who has been a solution finder for many people of Kenya. In the Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, and many other times, you have solved problems related to the people of Kenya. I congratulate and thank you for this thoughtful solution on devolution. This ... view
• 12 Nov 2024 in Senate: wards, they had to heavily rely on the governors and be submissive to them, yet, they are supposed to impeach the governor where there are reasons to and to make sure that oversight is applicable and strict. That would not have happened without the independence of the assemblies. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for many counties, before the assembly makes any move, they have to look for the governor or the systems of the governor to get their monies released and there has been delays. However, with this law, the county assemblies will be independent, monitor their own budget, make their ... view
• 12 Nov 2024 in Senate: Meaning, this Act is not independent of other laws. It is subject to the Constitution, statutes and other Acts of Parliament, which will work together with this to make it stronger. Thus, it is not in conflict of any other written law. It is in consonance with it and at times, that becomes a point of litigation when there are parallel laws applying on one thing. Nonetheless, this is so specific, carefully thought and solving a problem which has been bedevilling the counties for some time. view
• 12 Nov 2024 in Senate: If you generally look at all those provisions and even Section 136 of the County Public Finance Laws (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.39 of 2023), which is now being amended by deleting Section 2 and substituting thereof with the conclusion of this Act, if at the end of the financial year, a county government entity is holding appropriated money that was withdrawn from the county exchequer account or at the County Assembly Fund Account but has not been spent, it shall continue to be used. Again, it means that money will not be returned. Let me not read the whole ... view