The Lower Eastern Times Opening The Third Eye
President William Ruto has assented to the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2025, and the County Public Finance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2023, increasing the equitable share of national revenue to counties from Sh387.4 billion to Sh415 billion for the 2025/2026 financial year.
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The signing took place at the State Lodge in Homa Bay, where Ruto reaffirmed his government’s commitment to strengthening devolution and boosting service delivery at the grassroots. He noted that the increment of nearly Sh30 billion underscores efforts to empower all 47 counties.
The County Allocation of Revenue Bill, tabled by the Senate Finance and Budget Committee, details the distribution of the Sh415 billion in line with the revenue-sharing formula approved by Parliament.
Nairobi County will receive the highest allocation at Sh21.4 billion, followed by Nakuru (Sh14.4 billion), Turkana (Sh13.8 billion), and Kakamega (Sh13.6 billion). Taita Taveta, Isiolo, Elgeyo Marakwet, Tharaka Nithi, and Lamu will get the least amounts, ranging from Sh5.7 billion to Sh3.8 billion.
Other notable allocations include Kiambu (Sh13.07 billion), Kilifi (Sh12.8 billion), Mandera (Sh12.2 billion), Bungoma (Sh11.8 billion), and Kitui (Sh11.5 billion).
The County Public Finance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2023, sponsored by Senator Kathuri Murungi, amends the Public Finance Management Act to establish a County Assembly Fund in each county, aimed at enhancing financial independence and legislative oversight.
Senate Finance Committee Chairperson Ali Roba stressed that the allocations adhere strictly to Article 217 of the Constitution, ensuring fairness and transparency in revenue sharing.
