Maanzo Daniel Kitonga

Sen. Maanzo Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me an opportunity to comment on this very important Health Bill, where we are talking of going digital and making sure that hospitals improve in Kenya. Mr. Speaker, Sir, there has been a need to improve the processes that patients go...

Sen. Maanzo Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. So, the moment somebody has gone through a scan, that is what determines whether the patient will be treated at that particular hospital or be transferred to a different hospital. October 11, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 7 Sen. MaanzoMr. Speaker, Sir, this has to...

Sen. Maanzo Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me an opportunity to support this great petition. Muindi Mbingu, who has a street named after him today in Nairobi, was one of the freedom fighters of the Kamba Community. He joined other communities in Kenya to fight the colonial government...

Sen. Maanzo Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for an opportunity to contribute to this very important Bill. I am looking forward to hearing what Sen. (Dr) Khalwale would say about this as a medical practitioner who is familiar with most of the things dealing with this Bill. As you can...

Sen. MaanzoHow will we make sure that these monies collected is put to good use by the management board or whatever is set up? In my own opinion, we need to look at this Act again and make enough amendments by the Third Reading. Otherwise, I will only support it...

Sen. Mbugua.

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for the opportunity to contribute to this Bill. From the onset, I support it because ring-fencing revenue from these facilities will give autonomy which will help in achieving universal health care. What is important to me is Clause 18 on the composition of a...

Thank you. Senators, I can see you are now saving time for your colleagues. Let us have Sen. Ogola. Kindly move with the same spirit.

Sen. Maanzo

Sen. Maanzohappened in my case when I was in primary school? So, what is the age at which we should discourage cigarette smoking? That has to be reviewed from 18 years and then mixed up with e-marketing, where even children have access.Then there is the issue of advertising, promotion, and...

Sen. Maanzo

Sen. Maanzo Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise to support the Petition by the Senator from Taita Taveta. It is unfortunate that some teachers in that county get hardship allowance and others do not. It is basically discrimination. The Senator has enumerated so many things stating that place...

Sen. Maanzo Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me an opportunity to contribute on this very important Bill. The amendments to the Act are long overdue. Environmental issues are very key in the world today. The world has changed in a big way and having a climate change amendment...

Sen. Maanzo Sen. Orwoba, please, proceed. August 29, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 16 Sen. Maanzo The Constitution expects that as soon as an election is conducted, whoever takes the mantle leads the country to prosperity, peace, and unity. It anticipates a situation where we will work together as a nation for...

Sen. Maanzo Sen. Oketch Gicheru, please, proceed.

Sen. Maanzo Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I would like to make a comment on the Statement requested by Sen. Okenyuri on the youth week. The issue of youth, which is being celebrated all over the world, is very critical.

Sen. Maanzo Apologies, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I will comment on the Statement made by Sen. Ogola on teen pregnancies. This is a sensitive issue in the country. Cases of teen pregnancies have risen in counties and families are attempting to resolve the matter other than letting it go to court...

Sen. Maanzo Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. The role of the police and children’s officers has been diluted and the community has a responsibility to protect young children. In the event teenage pregnancies happen, then these children should be rehabilitated and go back to school so that they may have...

Sen. Maanzo

Sen. Maanzo No, Madam Temporary Speaker. I will reply and I can--- (The Temporary Speaker spoke off record) Sen. Maanzo: My apologies.

Sen. Maanzo: Sen. Maanzo: Can you provide evidence by tomorrow at 2.30 p.m.?

Sen. Maanzo Kindly do. Let us proceed.

Sen. Maanzo Madam Temporary Speaker---

Sen. Maanzo Madam Temporary Speaker, there are statements that tactics have changed on the planned demonstrations tomorrow. In his tweet, the Cabinet Secretary for Trade, Investment and Industry, Hon. Kuria, said that the Leader of the Majority in the National Assembly has organised vigilantes to confront peaceful demonstrators. That is...

Sen. Maanzo Madam Temporary Speaker, we are dealing with sensitive national issues. The assertions by Sen. Cherarkey should not be allowed to go on the record of this House that the clashes in Sondu are instigated by Nyanza leaders who are circulating leaflets. Could he, under the Standing Orders, substantiate...

Madam Temporary Speaker---

Let him finish. I will give you a chance. Sen. Maanzo(Loud consultations)

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Sen. Maanzo Hon. Members, I have a communication to make. (Interruption of debate on the Bill) June 29, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 26 Sen. Maanzo parts, we supplement it with green grams. I believe we will give the world enough proteins.I support.

Sen. Maanzo Proceed, Sen. Munyi Mundigi. June 29, 2023 SENATE DEBATES 35 Sen. Maanzo Breakfast, I have got very close friends in the American Congress and in the American Senate.I remember recently, Sen. Chris Coons was here in Kenya. The Senate was on recess. I received him on behalf of...

Proceed, Sen. Munyi Mundigi.