Maanzo Daniel Kitonga

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...

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...

Proceed, Sen. Lomenen.

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am sorry. I am coming at the tail end of the debate. However, you have been very patient with us today and I commend you for that. What we are discussing here is not legal or even in our Standing Orders. This is...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me an opportunity to comment on those two Petitions. First and foremost, I support them. At one time I had an opportunity to be the secretary for youth and sport in this country and I am very familiar with what the hon. Senator...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me an opportunity to contribute to this very important Motion. The constitution of the SBC provides an opportunity for the House to plan its business and execute it for the benefit of serving Kenyans appropriately. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I must commend the Senate...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise to support this important Bill that has come to this House. The IEBC is an important Commission because it determines the future of this country as we have witnessed. We need to support this Bill as it is. The amendments are in order....

Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I rise to support the amendment. The reasoning is that for you to have a balance, one man and one woman should be nominated by the Parliamentary Service Commission, and again, one man and one woman should be nominated by the majority and minority political parties....

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, for giving me the opportunity to also say something about this proposed amendment. I almost always agree with my colleague, Sen. Mumma, because she is a brilliant mind. However, I invite her to rethink dropping the Public Service Commission in the proposed amendment. We,...

Mr. Temporary Chairman, Sir, I accept your guidance.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for giving me the opportunity. First, I wish Members and guests a merry Christmas and happy new year. Season’s greetings! Today is an important occasion. Welcome to the newly sworn in Member. The former Member who is now the Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon....

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for this opportunity once again. I congratulate the Committee. Parliament and for that matter the Senate, is forever wise. I thank Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale for his leadership in this matter. You have shown the country that devolution is important and it must be protected. We...

I had to go to my county because I had a visitor – Bill Gates. Some time back, Parliament was in Seattle and I visited his office. I invited him to Kenya and, luckily, he came.The main issue that we found in this Report and could be ideal for consideration...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, the matter of the strike of the pilots is very grave. It affects many countries and not only Kenya. It is not just a labour matter, but also a transport matter. You have heard their concerns about the security and safety of the planes and this affects...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I rise to support the discussion on drought. As you are aware, we had earlier requested for a Motion of

Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the SRC has not been doing justice to the salaries of the public servants and State officers. If you look at the salaries of the Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) , who are the first line of response to public issues in this country, you...