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.

The National Assembly may soon have to extend its sitting hours to clear the backlog of Private Members Bills.

The  National Assembly Speaker Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Moses Wetang'ula told the House that  one suggestion for the House to enable it clear pending business is to sit for longer sitting hours and the likelihood of introduction of Thursday morning sittings.

"To all Members with queuing business at the Table Office and in the House be available on short notice to prosecute your business," said Hon. Wetang'ula.

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