Kimani Francis Kuria

Hon. Kimani Kuria (Molo, UDA)

Hon. Kimani Kuria (Molo, UDA)

Hon. Kimani Kuria (Molo, UDA)

Hon. Kimani Kuria (Molo, UDA)

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. 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)

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA)

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. 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) 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) 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. Kimani Kuria (Molo, UDA)

Hon. Kimani Kuria

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. Kimani Kuria

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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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) I will not comment.

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. Kimani Kuria (Molo, UDA)

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) 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) 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. 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. 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) 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) 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, 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) 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. 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) 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. 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...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) 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 Parliamentary Pensions (Amendment) Bill, (National Assembly Bill No.15 of 2023) . NOTICE OF MOTION ADOPTION OF REPORT...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) On a point of order, Hon. Temporary Speaker.

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I rise pursuant to Standing Order 127 to give a progress report on business pending before the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning. On Thursday, 21st March 2024, pursuant to the provisions of the Standing Order 44 (2) Committee...

Hon. Kimani Kuria (Molo, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I thank Hon. Ruku for being seized of this matter. We created several incentives for SEZs and EPZs in this country in the Finance Act of 2023. However, we have seen a lot of gazettement of new and many SEZs and...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table: Report of the Joint Departmental Committees on Finance and National Planning and Housing, Urban Planning and Public Works on their consideration of the Senate amendments to the Affordable Housing Bill (National Assembly...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to second. Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker and the Leader of the Majority Party. At the outset, I would like to thank the Members of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning and the Departmental Committee on Housing, Urban...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) It is one Clause: Clause 11A and B. The Temporary Chairman (Hon. David Ochieng’) : Move one by one. Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Okay. Senate amendment to New Clause 11A THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clauses immediately after Clause...

Hon. Kimani Kuria (Molo, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairman, New Clause 31D provides for a small allowance to be paid as a sitting allowance to the members in the counties who will be involved in matters affordable housing in the counties. (Question, that the new clause be read a Second Time,...

Hon. Kimani Kuria (Molo, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairman, before I go on, I would like to correct the information that has been passed in this House by Hon. Oundo. County governments are one of the implementing agencies. This means that if they would be allocated funds for implementing affordable housing,...

Hon. Kimani Kuria (Molo, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairman, Hon. Toroitich read correctly that nothing in this Act shall preclude county governments from enacting legislation relating to affordable housing in the counties. For example, an Appropriations Bill by any county assembly to allocate funds for establishing whether it is institutional housing...

Hon. Kimani Kuria (Molo, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairman, this is meant to apply where there is already an established settlement earmarked for affordable housing. Those people have to be given notice, resettled, and preference has to be given to them in the purchase of the units to be built in...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Thank you very much, Hon. Speaker. As we proceed to the Committee of the whole House, I would like to lay facts on a few issues Hon. James Nyikal raised yesterday during the Second Reading. It is good that we set this record straight. Hon....

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chair, I have no amendment in Clause 4. The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. Martha Wangari) : Order, Hon. Members. The person who has an amendment on Clause 4 is Hon. Gathoni Wamuchomba, who is not in the House. Her amendment is dropped. (Proposed amendment...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, the proposed amendment by Dr Nyikal and the explanation that he has given are misleading. By deleting the word “gross” and substituting it with “net” it will mean that for you to impose the levy, you will have to take into consideration...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, although this amendment seems to be very innocent, the difference between basic salary and gross salary implies that the employers and employees will reduce the basic pay payable and load all the other emoluments that are payable to the employees as allowances....

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA)

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA)

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Point of order. The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. Martha Wangari) : Order, Hon. Members. Order, Hon. Wamuchomba. There is a point of order from the Chairperson and we will hear him. Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I want to give Hon. Wamuchomba benefit...

Hon. Kimani Kuria (Molo, UDA) Yes. Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I beg to move: That Clause 9 of the Bill be amended—

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady we have consulted, and we agree with the amendments as proposed by Hon. Abdul Haro. This is to be able to provide for our Muslim brothers and sisters access to these funds by being Sharia compliant. (Question, that the words to be...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairlady. As Co- Chairpersons, we have consulted and we agree with the proposed amendment by Hon. (Dr) Nyikal and as moved by my good friend. This is to professionalise the academic qualifications and experience needed for the chairperson and members of...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, our amendment was similar to that and that is why we yielded to their amendment. Our amendment is, therefore, dropped. (Proposed amendments by Hon. Kuria Kimani, Hon. Anthony Oluoch and Hon. Clive Gisairo dropped) (Clause 14 as amended agreed to) 21st February...

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. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) On the amendment proposed by Hon. Wamuchomba, let me read verbatim what Clause 36 of the Bill says: The interest rates or administration fee for a loan issued under this Act shall be payable on a reducing balance as follows–

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, we support the further amendment to the clause as proposed by Hon. Abdul Haro. As the Joint Committee, we have agreed with it to provide for Sharia compliance for our Muslim brothers and sisters. The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. Martha Wangari) : The...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) I beg to move: THAT, the Bill be amended by deleting Clause 37. This amendment is to recognise that loan repayment is contractual and, therefore, there is no need to put this in law. It can be dealt with in regulations. 21st February 2024 NATIONAL...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA)

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) I beg to move that the New Clause 40A be now read a Second Time. This amendment seeks to provide for the commensurate penalty for the misappropriation of funds and assets for the Fund. Therefore, this Bill provides for a penalty that does not consider...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA)

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) I beg to move: THAT, the Bill be amended in Clause 43 – (Laughter) 21st February 2024 NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES 58 Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) I beg to move that New Parts 29A, 29B, 29C, 29D, 29E and 29F be read a Second Time....

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I beg to move that the New Part 29D be now read a Second Time. This is the provision giving the Fund mandate to enter into contracts with private institutions and developers for construction of affordable houses. (Question, that the new part...

Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, I beg to move that new Clause 40A be now read a Second Time. This amendment is seeking to provide for the commensurate penalty for misappropriation of funds and assets of the Fund. Therefore, the Bill provides a penalty that is commensurate...

Hon. Kimani Kuria (Molo, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairperson, I beg to move that the Second Schedule be amended... The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. Martha Wangari) : Hon. Chairperson, it is the Schedule. Hon. Kimani Kuria (Molo, UDA) The Second Schedule. The Temporary Chairlady (Hon. Martha Wangari) : No, the Schedule. Hon....

Hon. Kimani Kuria (Molo, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, the Hon. Member refers correctly to Section 31 of the Employment Act but the sections that are being repealed on this Schedule are Sections 31 (b) and (c) . They were both introduced in the Finance Act of

Hon. Kimani Kuria (Molo, UDA) Hon. Temporary Chairlady, with a lot of respect to my friend, the Member for Marakwet, any piece of legislation introduced, for instance, the Finance Act, will amend different Acts of Parliament. One of the Acts that was amended by the Finance Act is the Employment...