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.

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.