Kenyans will continue benefiting from reduced Value Added Tax (VAT) on petroleum products following the passage of the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 65 of 2026) by the National Assembly.

The Bill, sponsored by the Leader of the Majority Party, Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah, seeks to amend the Value Added Tax Act to maintain the VAT rate on petroleum products at eight per cent, down from the standard rate of 16 per cent. The measure is intended to cushion consumers against rising global fuel prices amid tensions in the Middle East.

Members of the National Assembly have backed a Motion seeking to promote the employment of National Youth Service (NYS) graduates in government institutions and private security firms.

The Motion by Kilifi County MP, Hon. Gertrude Mbeyu, seeks to establish a policy framework for the structured engagement of NYS graduates as security officers in government institutions.

The National Assembly has passed the Breastfeeding Mothers Bill, 2024, paving the way for stronger legal protections for breastfeeding mothers and greater support for women balancing employment with childcare.

The Bill, sponsored by Hon. Sabina Chege (Nominated), seeks to establish employers’ obligations towards breastfeeding mothers, provide for lactation facilities in workplaces and require baby-changing facilities in public places.

Members of the National Assembly have passed the Environmental Professionals Institute of Kenya Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 36 of 2024), paving the way for a statutory framework to regulate environmental professionals and strengthen standards in the practice.

The Bill, sponsored by Hon. George Gachagua (Ndaragwa), seeks to establish the Environmental Professionals Institute of Kenya, with a mandate to register, license and regulate environmental professionals, while promoting professional development, research and knowledge sharing.

The National Assembly has passed the East African Development Bank (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 33 of 2026), which seeks to strengthen parliamentary oversight over the release of public funds to the regional development lender.

The Bill proposes amendments to the East African Development Bank Act to require National Assembly approval before public funds are charged to or released from the Consolidated Fund for payment to the East African Development Bank (EADB).