The National Assembly will prioritize the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025 upon resumption from the short recess, following a directive from Speaker [Name], in line with Standing Order 42(2).

In a notification issued by the Speaker Wetang'ula on Wednesday 26th March 2025, the Bill, which was published on March 13, 2025, seeks to amend the Value Added Tax Act, Cap. 476, to remove ambiguity in the commencement of exemptions granted before 1 January 2024 on capital goods for the promotion of investment in the manufacturing sector whose value is not less than two billion shillings.

According to the notice, "Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025 has since become due for First Reading and has been determined to be a priority Bill," state the Speaker. 

The Bill has been referred to the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning for expedited consideration. The Committee is expected to consider the Bill and table its report once Parliament resumes on April 1, 2025.

The Leader of the Majority Party, Hon. Kimani Ichung'wah  has urged the Speaker to prioritize the Bill in the House Business agenda

"The Leader of the Majority Party has also requested the Speaker to have the said Bill included in the list of business to be considered by the House immediately after it resumes from the Short Recess on Tuesday, 1 April 2025, and that the request has been acceded to," added Speaker Wetang'ula. 

Consequently, the House Business Committee will accelerate its consideration upon resumption. The Clerk of the National Assembly, Mr. Samuel Njoroge has been directed to notify all MPs and facilitate the Committee’s engagements on the Bill.

If enacted, the Bill is expected to remove ambiguities in tax exemptions, fostering greater clarity for investors in Kenya’s manufacturing industry.

Find the Notification here  Notification No. 2 of 2025 on Maturity of the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025 | The Kenyan Parliament Website