Maanzo Daniel Kitonga

Sen. Maanzo Mr. Speaker, Sir, the question asked by the Senator for Kilifi County is an important one. The Water Service Providers (WSPs) in Kilifi County face many challenges, including the bills they receive from the Coast Water Works Development Agency (CWWDA) . This is similar to what is happening...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. This is a Kshs27 billion project that is being carried under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) framework. The Cabinet Secretary knows that Schedule Four lists out the distribution of duties between the national Government and the county governments. If you refer to Rule No.11, you...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, the question asked by the Senator for Kilifi County is an important one. The Water Service Providers (WSPs) in Kilifi County face many challenges, including the bills they receive from the Coast Water Works Development Agency (CWWDA) . This is similar to what is happening in Migori...

Sen. Maanzois the answer to development in the counties, there have been challenges since the advent of the new Constitution.First of all, low allocations. Secondly, accountability has been an issue, and despite all these challenges, you will find that counties are also raising their own revenue. Before this House is...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. You may remember that I was in Kivulini Grounds on Sunday. We had a very good time there as the Linda Mwananchi Brigade. I take this opportunity on behalf of your Senator, Sen. Karungo Thang’wa, who has just stepped out, to welcome you to the...

Sen. Maanzo Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, on behalf of the Chairperson, Standing Committee of Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights (JLAC) , I beg to lay the following paper on the Table of the Senate today, Thursday 11th June, 2026. Report of the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and...

Sen. Maanzo Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, on behalf of the Chairperson, JLAC, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, the Senate adopts a report of the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights on its consideration of a Petition to the Senate by Mr. Laban...

Sen. MaanzoI would like to know how many more suits other than the two from Makueni that KPC is facing, so that we know how much will be paid. When did the transfer of assets take place? That is at the point the company was sold. Otherwise, there was no...

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Sen. Maanzo Asante Mheshimiwa Spika, kwa kunipa fursa hii. June 3, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 27 Sen. Maanzo in this Senate and pass a law which is going to see Kenyans taxed more than they are being taxed today.I thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I reject. The Deputy Speaker (Sen....

Asante Mheshimiwa Spika, kwa kunipa fursa hii.

Sen. Maanzo Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I would like to comment on the statement request by Sen. Hamida and Sen. Kisang. The mission to Haiti has a lot of unanswered questions and we have had statements to the effect that the Government of Kenya were not given full disclosure...

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Sen. Maanzo Mr. Speaker, Sir, I equally rise to support Sen. Chute. Recently, Sen. Chute took Sen. Consolata and I to his county. As Members of the Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and Regional Integration, we were going to help sort out some cohesive issues in the north, especially,...

Sen. Maanzo Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the issue of gender mainstreaming has been key for many years. When we were with you in the National Assembly, the former Chief Justice, Hon. David Maraga, declared that Parliament was not properly constituted because of failing to meet the two-thirds gender threshold. That...

Sen. MaanzoAnything alive is useful. It is only bad when it is used excessively. They have a way of balancing each other through different food chains, so that nature can be at its best. I really look forward to that moment.Madam Temporary Speaker, I have one plea. It is just...

Yes. The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Sen. Murgor, you can proceed to take the microphone.

I beg to move that the debate be now adjourned, pursuant to Standing Order No.110 (1) . The Temporary Speaker (Sen. Veronica Maina) Do we have a seconder, Sen. Murgor?

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Sen. Maanzo Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like the Cabinet Secretary to confirm something now that he is talking about budgetary constraints delaying the compensation. Since the power sector is interconnected and the Kenya Power and Lightning Company (KPLC) is generating significant revenue, is there a way to redirect those...

Sen. Maanzo Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, in Kibwezi West, when a transformer is spoiled and takes a month or two without being fixed, the KPLC officials based in Emali remove a working transformer from an existing line and then take it to another. Is there a way the Cabinet Secretary...

Sen. Maanzo Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I wish to comment on the Statement by the Senator for Kajiado County. The Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) is now scheduled to expand to Kisumu. However, the plan, equipment and infrastructure already in place were intended to ease transport for Kenyans from Ngong,...

Sen. Maanzo Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, for giving me an opportunity to contribute to this crucial piece of legislation which we have had in Parliament for many years. It is stated here that this is a Bill for an Act of Parliament to authorise the issue of a...

Sen. Maanzo Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me an opportunity. I would like to comment on Sen. Seki’s statement. It does not just affect his county, but quite a number of places in the country where when it comes to environmental conservation, you will find industries in many...

Sen. Maanzo Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to comment on the Statement requested by Sen. Cherarkey about the prices in the counties. I congratulate him for framing it correctly for the purposes of devolution and this House. One of the things that is coming out clearly is that for...

Sen. Maanzo Very well. Sen. Abass, you are the next in line. April, 29, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 28 April, 29, 2026 SENATE DEBATES 29