The National Assembly has passed the Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 7 of 2025).

The Bill proposes amendments to the Excise Duty Act to remove excise duty on imported parts for electric transformers, reducing costs for power sector investors.

If enacted, It is intended that this amendment will reduce the cost of electricity and enhance power connectivity through additional manufacture and supply of transformers to the Kenya Power and Lighting Company.

The Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2025 is set to proceed for assent.

National Assembly to prioritize VAT and Excise Duty Amendment Bills upon resumption of sittings

National Assembly to prioritize VAT and Excise Duty Amendment Bills upon resumption of sittings 

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The National Assembly is set to prioritize the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2025, upon resumption from the short recess tomorrow, April 1, 2025. 

Speaker, Hon. Moses Wetang'ula has directed the House Business Committee to fast-track their consideration in line with Standing Order 42(2).

IEBC Selection Panel 2025, Mr. Obadiah Kipkoech Keitany

Thursday, 17 April, 2025

IEBC Selection Panel 2025, Mr. Obadiah Kipkoech Keitany

IEBC Selection Panel 2025, Mr. Obadiah Kipkoech Keitany

The IEBC Deputy CEO, Mr. Obadiah Kipkoech Keitany, is the last candidate today to be interviewed by #SelectionPanel2025 for #IEBCMemberInterviews.

IEBC Selection Panel 2025, Ms. Nelly Ilongo

Thursday, 17 April, 2025

IEBC Selection Panel 2025, Ms. Nelly Ilongo

IEBC Selection Panel 2025, Ms. Nelly Ilongo

Ms. Nelly Ilongo is the fourth candidate to appear before #SelectionPanel2025 for the #IEBCMemberInterviews today. She is the current Machakos County IEBC Elections Manager.

IEBC Selection Panel 2025, Mwanamisi Ali Libondo

Thursday, 17 April, 2025

IEBC Selection Panel 2025, Mwanamisi Ali Libondo

IEBC Selection Panel 2025, Mwanamisi Ali Libondo

37-year old Mwanamisi Ali Libondo is currently before #SelectionPanel2025 for #IEBCMemberInterviews. She is a former nominated MCA of Kwale County Assembly between 2013-2017.

Committee orders continuous registration of cash transfer beneficiaries despite concerns of budget constraints

Thursday, 17 April, 2025

Committee orders continuous registration of cash transfer beneficiaries despite concerns of budget constraints

Committee orders continuous registration of cash transfer beneficiaries despite concerns of budget constraints

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A Parliamentary Committee has directed the State Department of Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs to embark on a continuous and timely registration of elderly persons under the Older Persons Cash Transfer Programme.

Parliamentary Committee Calls for Overhaul in Off-Grid Power Management to Ensure Equitable Electricity Access

Thursday, 17 April, 2025

Parliamentary Committee Calls for Overhaul in Off-Grid Power Management to Ensure Equitable Electricity Access

Parliamentary Committee Calls for Overhaul in Off-Grid Power Management to Ensure Equitable Electricity Access

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The National Assemblyโ€™s Committee on Energy has underscored the urgent need to invest in off-grid power solutions to ensure Kenyans living in remote and marginalized regions have access to electricity. 

Thursday 17th April 2025 At 2.30pm

Wednesday, 16th April 2025 At 2.30pm - Supplementary