The National Assembly has passed the Air Passenger Service Charge (Amendment) Bill, 2026, paving the way for a more targeted use of revenue collected from air passengers to support Kenya’s aviation sector and tourism industry.

The Bill, sponsored by the Leader of the Majority, seeks to amend the Air Passenger Service Charge Act and provide for connected purposes. It was considered by the House through the Committee of the Whole House before passage.

The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Sports and Culture has called for urgent action to resolve the outstanding bills accumulated in the State Departments and Agencies.

The Committee, chaired by Hon. Dan Wanyama, warned the Departments that hiding behind pending bills points to planning and budgeting inefficiencies.