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The Justice and Legal Affairs Committee chaired by Hon. George  Murugara (Tharaka) met to consider and adopt different Amendment proposals that have been proposed by different Members of the National Assembly.

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.

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.