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"content": "167. The supply of locally consumed teas. In as much as we want to clean the First and Second Schedules of the VAT Act, we need to be sensitive to matters that are of great concern to Kenyans. Although, the zero-rated and exempt status has been largely abused by some enterprises, there are some commodities that are so essential that we should not move them from zero-rated to exempt or standard rate as proposed in this particular Bill. We singled out a few of them, one of them being transportation of sugarcane. Why sugarcane stands out is because it is such a bulk and heavy item. One of the largest costs in value addition of sugarcane is actually the transportation costs."
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"content": "Secondly, is zero rating status of electric motorcycles and electric bicycles. Nowadays, as you have noticed, if you move around Nairobi, most of the boda bodas that offer taxi hailing services like deliveries are electric motorcycles and bicycles. We have noticed something very unique that the inclusion of electric bicycles in our country has made even ladies to engage in taxi hailing services more. As you move around Nairobi, you will see motorcycles that have their lights on and have something round near the steering wheel. That is one of the ways you know an electric motorcycle. This has been made possible because this House made a decision in the Finance Act of 2023 to provide zero rating status for local assembly of electric motorcycles, electric bicycles, and electric buses. We must, therefore, be consistent in our tax regime. We cannot grant this exemption in December so that investors can come to our country to build electric motorcycles, bicycles and buses, only for us to take away that particular incentive six months later. We must be consistent so that we allow investment in our country."
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"content": "Third, this particular amendment is also seeking to clarify the following items as exempt: Mosquito repellent inputs and machinery. In 2025, we still have a big challenge with mosquito menace in our country. I know from the region you come from, the issue of malaria infections and mosquitoes is great. We are hoping that by granting this exemption to manufacturing of equipment that will be used to fight mosquitoes, we will go a long way not just by creating employment in Kenya, but by bringing investors in our country."
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"content": "I beg to move, Hon. Temporary Chairman."
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"content": "(Question of the amendment proposed)"
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"speaker_name": "Hon. David Ochieng’",
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"content": " The first bite on this will be by Hon. Wangwe."
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"speaker_name": "Navakholo, ODM",
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"content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairman. Allow me thank the Chairman for considering the issue of sugarcane transportation. By the time you get the costing of fuel into the commodity at the manufacturing stage, you have already taxed the fuel. So, taxing again at the consumption level would amount to double taxation. Therefore, I am happy that the Chairman has listened to us. So, I support."
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"speaker_name": "Hon. David Ochieng’",
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"content": " Hon. Maungu. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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"speaker_name": "Luanda, DAP-K",
"speaker_title": "Hon. Dick Oyugi",
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"content": " Thank you, Temporary Chairman. I support the amendment. I listened to the Chairman express himself regarding the sugar industry. I come from a sugarcane-growing region. However, the Member in front of me, Hon. Kaluma is interfering with my contribution."
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"speaker_name": "Hon. David Ochieng’",
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"content": " Hon. Omboko, you will get a chance. Just relax."
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