Kimani Francis Kuria

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Thank you, Hon Speaker. Having watched the proceedings of the vetting exercise, I applaud you. We learnt a lot from you as you chaired the Committee. You gave everyone a chance to be heard. You allowed the nominees ample time to elaborate on the questions...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA)

Hon. Kimani Kuria (Molo, UDA)

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Chairlady, we have made very good progress. We are done with the VAT Act and now we are in the Excise Duty Act. Hon. Chairlady, I beg to move: THAT, Clause 34 of Bill be amended- Hon. Chairlady Mover. Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA)...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA)

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA)

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA)

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Chairlady, to save time, let me move deletion of paragraph (a) on retaining tax exemptions on amateur sports, deletion of paragraph (b) providing for exemption of Income Tax of registered trusts and further deletion of paragraph (d) so that contributions of civil servants to...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA)

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Chairlady, I beg to move: THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after Clause 33- 33A. Section 65 of the Value Added Tax Act is amended by inserting the words “and exported goods” immediately after the words...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA)

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Chairlady, I beg to move that the House reports its consideration of the Finance Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 30 of 2024) and its approval thereof with amendments. (Question proposed) 25th June 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 53 IN THE HOUSE [The Temporary Speaker (Hon....

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA)

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA)

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Section 12G is a clean up to provide for covered persons. Clause 12H is the one that was providing for 2.5 per cent Motor Vehicle Tax. The Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning proposed the deletion of this particular Clause. We said it lies...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Chairlady, I beg to move that the new clause 66 be now read a Second Time. Amendment of section 13 of Cap.

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Chairlady, during winnowing, we did agree with Hon. Leah on zero-rating this local manufacture of biodegradable sanitary towels. The Committee also proposes deletion of paragraphs H, I, J and K. This will make sure that we zero rate all raw materials that are used...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA)

Hon. Kimani Kuria

Hon. Kimani Kuria (Molo, UDA)

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA)

Hon. Kimani Kuria (Molo, UDA)

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA)

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA)

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA)

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Chairlady, I beg to move the new Clause 44A. Hon. Chairlady Hon. Chairman, have you read it a Second Time? Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Chairlady, I beg to move that the new Clause 44A be now read a Second Time. (Question, that...

Hon. Kimani Kuria

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee in the said Report. I also request Hon. Joseph Makilap to second the Motion for agreement with the Report of the Committee of the whole House.(Loud consultations)

Hon. Kimani Kuria (Molo, UDA)

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Chairlady, I beg to move: THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 36 and substituting therefor the following new clause:

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA)

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Chairlady, I beg to move that the new Clause 62A be now read a Second Time. This is to provide for the establishment of the eco levy established under section 7B of the Miscellaneous Fees and Levies Act to restore our environment. (Question, that...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA)

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA)

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA)

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Chairlady, I beg to move that the new Clause 52A be now read a Second Time. This seeks to extend the tax amnesty that is expiring on 30th June 2024 to 31st March 2025. When the Finance Act of 2023 introduced tax amnesty, 1,058,734...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA)

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA)

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA)

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Chairlady, I beg to move THAT, Clause 57 of the Bill be amended- Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA)

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA)

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA)

Hon. Kimani Kuria (Molo, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Chairlady. I was moving Clause 41 which was requiring manufacturers of alcoholic beverages to remit their excise duty within 24 hours. This was seen as very detrimental to their working capital. The Committee proposed an amendment to this clause so that excise...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA)

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA)

Hon. Kimani Kuria (Molo, UDA)

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to move that the Finance Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 30 of 2024) be now read a Third Time. I ask the Vice-Chairperson to second. (Loud consultations)

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Chairlady, we are in agreement with this particular amendment proposed by Hon. Rindikiri. We need to continue making sure that insurance services are penetrable in the country. Our penetration of insurance service remains the lowest in this region. Therefore, this amendment to remove introduction...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Committee in the said Report. I request the Hon. Vice-Chair, Ambassador Langat, to second the Motion for agreement to the Report of the Committee of the Whole House

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) I will not comment.

Hon. Kimani Kuria (Molo, UDA)

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Chairlady, this House agrees with Hon. Kawanjiku’s amendment in Clause 42. Hon. Chairlady, I beg to move: THAT, Clause 42 of the Bill be amended-

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to move that the Finance Bill (National Assembly Bill No.30 of 2024) be now read a Third Time. I ask Hon. Lang’at to second. Hon. Speaker Seconder, Hon. Lang’at.

Hon. Kimani Kuria (Molo, UDA)I beg to move that the Committee does report to the House its consideration of the Finance Bill (National Assembly Bill No.30 of 2024) and its approval thereof with amendments.(Question proposed)(Question put and agreed to)(The House resumed) IN THE HOUSE [The Speaker (Hon. Moses Wetang’ula) in...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. I watched the debate yesterday and today. I celebrate the democracy that our forefathers fought for. Kenyans across the political divide can sit down for hours on end and discuss issues of this country. As it has been said,...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. The challenges we have had with eTIMS and complaints by our farmers and our SMEs have made this Committee recommend the removal of the registration requirement for eTIMS for farmers and advocated for what we call reverse invoicing. The threshold for...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. I watched the debate yesterday and today. I celebrate the democracy that our forefathers fought for. Kenyans across the political divide can sit down for hours on end and discuss issues of this country. As it has been said,...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. The challenges we have had with eTIMS and complaints by our farmers and our SMEs have made this Committee recommend the removal of the registration requirement for eTIMS for farmers and advocated for what we call reverse invoicing. The threshold for...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker, for your guidance. I rise before you today with a sense of gratitude and appreciation for the opportunity to speak to this greatly esteemed august House. The Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning has fulfilled its mandate as...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) On a point of order, Hon. Speaker. Hon. Speaker Yes, Chairman. Order, Leader of the Minority Party. Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Speaker, again, I rise on a point of order on misinformation. The Leader of the Minority Party has made reference to the...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Asante sana Mhe. Spika. Nimesikia rafiki yangu Mheshimiwa Mbunge wa Mombasa akisema kuna kodi imewekwa kwa wagonjwa wa saratani. Ningependa anieleze ni kipengele kipi katika huu Mswada kinachoongea kuhusu hilo. Haya mambo ya kumisinform ama kudanganya Wakenya kwa mambo kama hayo kwa sababu ya siasa...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) On a point of order, Hon. Speaker. Hon. Speaker Yes, Chairman. Order, Leader of the Minority Party. Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Speaker, again, I rise on a point of order on misinformation. The Leader of the Minority Party has made reference to the...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker, for your guidance. I rise before you today with a sense of gratitude and appreciation for the opportunity to speak to this greatly esteemed august House. The Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning has fulfilled its mandate as...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Asante sana Mhe. Spika. Nimesikia rafiki yangu Mheshimiwa Mbunge wa Mombasa akisema kuna kodi imewekwa kwa wagonjwa wa saratani. Ningependa anieleze ni kipengele kipi katika huu Mswada kinachoongea kuhusu hilo. Haya mambo ya kumisinform ama kudanganya Wakenya kwa mambo kama hayo kwa sababu ya siasa...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker, for your guidance. I rise before you today with a sense of gratitude and appreciation for the opportunity to speak to this greatly esteemed august House. The Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning has fulfilled its mandate as...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) On a point of order, Hon. Speaker. Hon. Speaker Yes, Chairman. Order, Leader of the Minority Party. Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Speaker, again, I rise on a point of order on misinformation. The Leader of the Minority Party has made reference to the...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Asante sana Mhe. Spika. Nimesikia rafiki yangu Mheshimiwa Mbunge wa Mombasa akisema kuna kodi imewekwa kwa wagonjwa wa saratani. Ningependa anieleze ni kipengele kipi katika huu Mswada kinachoongea kuhusu hilo. Haya mambo ya kumisinform ama kudanganya Wakenya kwa mambo kama hayo kwa sababu ya siasa...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) On a point of order, Hon. Speaker. Hon. Speaker Yes, Chairman. Order, Leader of the Minority Party. Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Speaker, again, I rise on a point of order on misinformation. The Leader of the Minority Party has made reference to the...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker, for your guidance. I rise before you today with a sense of gratitude and appreciation for the opportunity to speak to this greatly esteemed august House. The Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning has fulfilled its mandate as...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Asante sana Mhe. Spika. Nimesikia rafiki yangu Mheshimiwa Mbunge wa Mombasa akisema kuna kodi imewekwa kwa wagonjwa wa saratani. Ningependa anieleze ni kipengele kipi katika huu Mswada kinachoongea kuhusu hilo. Haya mambo ya kumisinform ama kudanganya Wakenya kwa mambo kama hayo kwa sababu ya siasa...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table: Report of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning on its consideration of the Finance Bill, National Assembly Bill No. 30 of 2024. Thank you. 18th June 2024 NATIONAL...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table: Report of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning on its consideration of the Finance Bill, National Assembly Bill No. 30 of 2024. Thank you. 18th June 2024 NATIONAL...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I beg to move the following Procedural Motion: THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 120, this House resolves to reduce the publication period of the Finance Bill (National Assembly Bill No.30 of 2024) from seven days to four...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I thank all the Members who contributed to this robust conversation on the Ratification of the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting. This is one of the avenues that we are looking forward...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Temporary Speaker, I beg to move the following Procedural Motion: THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 120, this House resolves to reduce the publication period of the Finance Bill (National Assembly Bill No.30 of 2024) from seven days to four days. Hon....

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper: Report of the Budget and Appropriation Committee on its consideration of the Senate Amendments to the Division of Revenue Bill (National Assembly Bill No.14 of 2024) . Thank you very much. (Loud consultations)

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning on its consideration of the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting, laid...