The National Assembly has approved the Value Added Tax (Electronic Internet and Digital Market Supply Regulations) 2023.

This approval effectively amends the existing Value Added Tax (VAT) Regulations initially published in 2020, with new requirements for the taxation of electronic, internet and electronic marketplace supplies.

Hon. Jane Maina (Kirinyaga) has moved a Motion on the introduction of comprehensive health, wellness and sex education in the curriculum as a core subject in schools by the National Government through the State Department of Basic Education.

Today, the Senate Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs, and Human Rights (JLAHRC) convened a meeting with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to address concerns raised by Senator David Wafula Wakoli regarding unpaid bills from the Senatorial by-elections in Bungoma County, held in December 2022. 

Chaired by Bomet Senator Wakili Hillary Sigei, the committee sought answers from the IEBC, led by its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mr Marjan Marjan, who had been invited to provide a response.

Senate Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources today met with the petitioners on the Petition concerning the delayed degazettement of land in Lugari/Turbo Forest.

The National Assembly Committee on Health and the Committee on Agriculture and Livestock jointly conducted a meeting with various stakeholders to discuss the Food & Feed Safety Co-ordination Control Bill. The session was co-chaired by Hon. Dr. Robert Pukose, the Chair of the Health Committee, and Hon. Brighton Yegon, the Vice Chair of the Agriculture and Livestock Committee.

The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Budget has adopted a report on the County Governments Equitable Share Cash Disbursement Schedule for the financial year 2023/24.

The equitable share cash disbursement schedule for financial year 2023/2024 was tabled in the Senate on Tuesday 8th July, 2023 and committed to the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget for processing and recommendations. 

The National Assembly Public Accounts Committee (PAC) questioned the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on its decision to advertise the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) internally.  

During a session chaired by Hon. Wilberforce Oundo (Funyula) the Committee questioned the Commission's rationale behind advertising such a crucial position internally.

EACC CEO Mr. Twalib Mbarak appeared before the watchdog Committee to respond to  audit queries for the Financial Year 2020/2021.

The Budget & Appropriations Committee is holding meetings to consider legislative proposals before they are published as Bills in compliance with Standing Orders 143 (5).

The National Assembly Sports and Culture Committee has urged the Kenya National Olympic Council to improve its preparations for Kenya's participation in the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics, scheduled to take place in July2024.

Led by the Committee's Chair, Hon. Daniel Wanyama (Webuye West), a former team Kenya Captain, the Committee voiced its concerns during a meeting with representatives from the Kenya National Olympic Council and the Kenya National Sports Council. The main agenda of the meeting was to assess the preparedness of team Kenya.

The National Assembly Public Investments Committee on Commercial Affairs and Energy has grilled Family Bank Chief Executive Officer  Ms. Rebecca Mbithi over failure to recover Kshs. 45.2 Million Pasha Loans advanced to entrepreneurs to set up information hubs across the country.

The Committee led by Chairperson Hon. David Pkosing (Pokot South) met the Bank CEO, as part of an ongoing probe into circumstances leading to the onboarding of Family Bank by Information, Communication Technology Authority (ICTA) to advance the said loans on November 3, 2010.

Under the chairmanship of Vihiga Senator, Godfrey Osotsi, the Senate Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds convened a meeting with the Governor of Mandera County, Mohamed Adan Khalif. The purpose of this meeting was to scrutinise the Auditor General's Report on the Financial Statement of Mandera Water and Sewerage Company Limited (MANDAWASCO) for the Financial Years 2018-2021, with the base year being 2020/2021.

The National Assembly Regional Integration Committee chaired by Hon. Wanjiku Muhia (Kipipiri) has called on the State Department of Immigration and Citizen Services to clear issuance of the 88,000 pending passports.

During a meeting with the Principal Secretary of the State Department, Amb. Julius Bitok, the Members sought to know the measures the Department has put in place to ensure reduction in the backlog on issuance of passports and a reduction of the turnaround time of passport applications.

The National Assembly Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committee has adopted a Report on an Inspection Visit to Kenyan Embassies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Kuwait.

The Report made a raft of recommendations to reform relations between the Embassies, the Kenyan Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Ministry and other key stakeholders in the host countries.

Earlier today, the Senate Health Committee, Chaired by Senator Jackson Mandago, met with the Global Fund Local Agent, PriceWaterHouseCoopers (PWC) led by their Partner Mr. Francis Muriu and with Mr. Irungu Nyakera the Chairman of the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) and his Team over the ongoing allegations of irregularities in the procurement of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs).

Earlier today, the Senate Health Committee, Chaired by Senator Jackson Mandago, met with the Global Fund Local Agent, PriceWaterHouseCoopers (PWC) led by their Partner Mr. Francis Muriu and with Mr. Irungu Nyakera the Chairman of the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) and his Team over the ongoing allegations of irregularities in the procurement of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs).

The Senate Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds, chaired by Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi, convened today to address concerns raised by the Auditor General's Report on the Financial Statements of Nithi Water and Sanitation Company Limited for the Financial Years 2018-2021. The Governor of Tharaka Nithi County, Muthomi Njuki, was invited to respond to these findings.

After reviewing the Auditor General’s Report and considering the Governor’s responses, the committee made several resolutions.

Seneta wa Kaunti ya Mombasa, Mohamed Faki ameomba Kauli kutoka kwa Kamati ya Kudumu ya Barabara, Uchukuzi na Makao kuhusu kuzorota kwa miundombinu na huduma katika Jengo la ‘Bima Towers’ katika Kaunti ya Mombasa.

Senate Standing Committee on Trade, Industrialization and Tourism held a hybrid meeting today to deliberate further on the Petition by Mr. Nicholas Rono concerning fraudulent shareholding activities and illegal acquisition of East African Breweries Limited (EABL).

The Committee has held meetings with the Capital Markets Authority and the Petitioner in separate sittings where the CEO of Capital Markets Authority informed the Committee that the Petitioner had not logged any complaint with regards to the issues of concern raised in his Petition.

Former Chairman of the National Committee, Citizens Participation on Security under the Nyuma Kumi Initiative Mr. Joseph Kaguthi has opposed the proposal to remunerate Village Elders under the Nyumba Kumi Initiative.

Mr. Kaguthi who appeared before the Senate Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations said introduction of monetary terms will dilute the major objective of having Village Elders under the initiative.