Maanzo Daniel Kitonga

Sen. Maanzo I would like to comment on the Statement request by the great Senator of Embu, Sen. Munyi Mundigi. The Senator is talking about the poisoning by asbestos in his county. There are several public schools and institutions which still have asbestos roofing, which is very poisonous. When the...

Sen. Maanzo Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations regarding the reported landing of a red-hot February 12, 2025 SENATE DEBATES 8 Sen. Maanzometal debris believed to be...

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Sen. Maanzowhich grows naturally in dry areas, even when you plant when the rains are insufficient, they still grow because it also naturally with little to no rain.Those who have done it have managed to recover the forest and have an organised forest cover of indigenous trees that grow naturally...

Thank you, Sen. Maanzo. Sen. Mundigi, proceed.

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Sen. Maanzo Sen. Cherarkey, what is your point of order?

Sen. Maanzo The Senate Majority Leader, what is your point of order?

Sen. Maanzo Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I still insist that none of the farmers in the country have been compensated and nothing has been done about it by the Government of Kenya. That was supposed to be done by the Ministry of Agriculture. We have summoned them several times, they...

Sen. MaanzoOrder, Senators. Sen. Mohamed

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Sen. MaanzoSenator, just one moment.

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Sen. Maanzo You have also alleged, and you are a lawyer. So, both of us should table evidence.

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Sen. Maanzo It is okay, Senator. The Senator is already done, so we will just proceed. Sen. Munyi Mundigi?

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Sen. Maanzo 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...

Sen. Maanzo 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 November 13, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 4 Sen. MaanzoMinistry of Health. There are questions on SHA and Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF)....

Sen. Maanzo 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...

Sen. Maanzo I am seeking the Speaker's leniency to be given more time, so that I can access the PS and the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture in order to obtain valid information.

Sen. Maanzo Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, with your kind permission, I had a pending matter, and I do not know whether I can address the House before clearing the matter. I had a pending matter yesterday regarding a Statement raised by Sen. Cherarkey and it would not be proper for...

Sen. Maanzo Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I was unable to meet the Principal Secretary (PS) and Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture this morning. I made an effort and the answer I got from a telephone call that I made to the CS was that he would call later. I did not...

Sen. Maanzo Yes, for one more day. I thank you. November 27, 2024 SENATE DEBATES 3

Sen. Maanzo I am aware of that fact, but I still stick to my position. They may have compensated other counties, but the people of Makueni county---

Sen. Maanzo Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for giving me an opportunity to contribute on this important Report. Although Makueni County is not named here, and this was 2019 to 2020, I am sure the next report will include Makueni County. Makueni, Kitui and Machakos counties are served by...

Sen. Maanzo Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, on this matter of appearances by Cabinet Secretaries, it is true that some of these questions are very old and matters are pending in courts. It is also true that other Cabinet Secretaries have been invited, but they have not explained why they are...

Sen. Maanzo Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. As I ask a question in relation to Sen. Sifuna's matter, I have good news for the Prime Cabinet Secretary from his office, that recently a Catholic sister from my village who is working in Argentina sought for help in processing of her...

Sen. Maanzo Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I would like to comment on Sen. Cherarkey’s Statement. There are a number of ghost workers in many counties and if memory serves us right, recently, the Governor of Kisii, Hon. Arati, took stock of them, starting with the drivers. There were a...

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I appreciate the six Senators that have contributed to this Bill. Cooperative societies are where the economic sector of Kenya lies. When I came up with this Bill, I realized the Bill is outdated and there is a scam in this sector. The last Bill...

There is no more requests, so I call on the mover to reply.

Sen. Maanzowith tea in the country. We need solutions, especially where the farmers are organized in cooperatives.I am pleading with Sen. Mariam Omar to liaise with hon. Ichungwa. I believe she will reply today. After she replies, a question will be put and we will go to Third Reading. During...

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It is so deferred. (Putting of Question on Bill deferred) Next Order. Yes, Sen. Cheptumo. ADOPTION OF REPORT ON INSECURITY IN TURKANA COUNTY

Sen. Maanzo Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I take the opportunity to welcome the delegation from Makueni County Assembly and also MPs from various countries of Africa. I welcome and wish them well in Kenya. We are doing very well when it comes to matters dealing with climate change. I...