3 Bills Rejected!

President Uhuru Kenyatta rejected the Information Communication Technology Practitioners Bill (ICT), 2020. Sections of Kenyans urged Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru to advise President Kenyatta against signing the bill, stating it would undermine players in the sector. The contentious bill sought to require all local ICT practitioners to be licensed and registered by a council. Additionally, the Insurance Professionals Registration Bill of 2020 and the Higher Education Loans Bill of 2020 were also rejected and sent back to Parliament with memoranda.

10 Bills Assented into Law!

President Uhuru Kenyatta signed into law 10 bills with the following key features:

1. 2022 Appropriation Bill and the Supplementary Appropriation Bill 2022
   • Authorizes the issue of funds from the Consolidated Fund for the service year ending on June 30, 2022.
2. Finance Bill 2022
   • Aims to raise revenue for the Sh3.33 trillion budget for the 2022/23 financial year.
   • Parliament rejected proposed increases in taxes on maize and wheat flour, wines, spirits, and motorcycles.
   • The proposed increase in taxes on beauty products and jewelry was retained.
3. Radiographers Bill 2021
   • Establishes a legislative framework for the training, registration, and licensing of radiographers.
4. National Electronic Single Window Bill 2021
   • Facilitates trade and commerce through a single entry point for processing import and export documents and making electronic payments.
5. Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2021
   • Amends the Traffic Act to align with the Constitution and improve the implementation of traffic laws.
6. National Government Development Fund (Amendment) Bill
   • Provides an accountable process for the allocation of funds for the National Government Constituencies Development Fund Board.
7. Supreme Court (Amendment) Bill of 2022
   • Updates the Supreme Court Act to align with current practices and improve efficiency.
8. County Allocation of Revenue Bill 2022
   • Allocates revenue raised nationally among county governments for the 2022/23 financial year.
9. Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2020
   • Ensures the rights of individuals with mental disorders are protected and establishes sufficient mental health facilities at both national and county levels.

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