Nelson Ributhi Gaichuhie

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• 20 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: TAX STATUS OF AGA KHAN HOSPITAL On 26th September, 2013, hon. Irungu Kang’ata, Member for Kiharu Constituency requested for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Finance, Planning and Trade on tax status of the Aga Khan Hospital. He specifically wanted to know the following:- (a) whether the categorization and assessment for tax purposes of the Aga Khan Hospital vis a vis other hospitals of the same league is just and fair; (b) if the hospital has been duly remitting its fair share of taxes to the Kenya Revenue Authority; and (c) whether the medical goods and ... view
• 20 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Deputy Speaker. On point (d), I wanted to establish if any matter pertaining to tax at Aga Khan Hospital has been brought before the office of the Attorney General and his response on the same. Pursuant to Standing Order No.44, the Chairperson of the Committee took up the issue and requested for a Statement. Subsequently, the Departmental Committee on Finance, Planning and Trade sought a response from the Kenya Revenue Authority, the institution responsible for the matter. The Commissioner-General’s response is as follows--- view
• 20 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. You made a ruling that this is the property of the House and I know there are so many other Members who are interested in the same, I wish to continue. On the first point, on whether the categorization and assessment for tax purposes of the Aga Khan Hospital vis a vis other hospitals of the same league is fair and just: Aga Khan Hospital was established in 1958 as Aga Khan Health Services. The institution is a private not-for-profit making institution that provides tertiary and secondary level health care services. In addition, it ... view
• 20 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Four, with regard to VAT on imports, the Aga Khan Development Network was accorded VAT exemptions as per Item 28 of the Eighth Schedule of the Repeal VAT Act, Cap. 476. The specific provision was as follows; materials and equipment including motor vehicles imported pursuant to the accord of co-operation for development between the Government and the Aga Khan Development Network subject to the written authority of the Principal Secretary to the Treasury. There is no specific provision under the East African Community Customs Management Act (EACCMA) 2004, for the Aga Khan Development Network. Accordingly, Aga Khan Development Network is ... view
• 20 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. In my Statement, I said Aga Khan Hospital makes profit, but they plough it back to education and development programmes within Kenya. view
• 20 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Chairman. In my Statement, I said Aga Khan Hospital makes profit but ploughs it back to education and development programmes within Kenya. Therefore, whatever profit they make, they plough it back 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. view
• 20 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: and that is why they were exempted under the Aga Khan Development Network Programme (AKDNP). There was an agreement between the Government and AKDNP that whatever profit they make, it should be ploughed back for education purposes; and they are doing it. view
• 20 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. I rise to second this Bill. Let me say that third party insurance is a very important premium which is required of any person driving a motor vehicle. If you are not able to insure your motor vehicle 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. view
• 20 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: comprehensively, it is a requirement that you have to insure it on third party risk. We find that so many accidents that happen in this country are actually caused by people who have insured on third party. Currently, when one is injured or maybe in a worst case scenario dies, the judges will award compensation ranging at times from Kshs600,000 to even Kshs300,000 and we do not have any discretion. But this Bill is now trying to quantify how much one can be paid in case of an accident. If you lose your arm or any part of your body, ... view
• 20 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Thank you. view