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.

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 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.

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 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 Public Accounts Committee (PAC) questioned the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on its decision to advertise the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) internally.  

During a session chaired by Hon. Wilberforce Oundo (Funyula) the Committee questioned the Commission's rationale behind advertising such a crucial position internally.

EACC CEO Mr. Twalib Mbarak appeared before the watchdog Committee to respond to  audit queries for the Financial Year 2020/2021.