Counties' equitable share from national government between 2013 and 2024

Counties such as Mandera, Kilifi, and Kiambu also featured prominently, each receiving allocations exceeding Sh110 billion, reflecting significant investment in both arid and highly populated regions.
Nairobi County received the highest equitable share from the national government between 2013 and 2024, totalling Sh185.6 billion, followed by Turkana and Kakamega with Sh129.2 billion and Sh122.1 billion, respectively.
Counties such as Mandera, Kilifi, and Kiambu also featured prominently, each receiving allocations exceeding Sh110 billion, reflecting significant investment in both arid and highly populated regions.
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At the lower end, Lamu (Sh31 billion), Tharaka-Nithi (Sh43.7 billion) and Elgeyo-Marakwet (Sh44.9 billion) recorded the least allocations, highlighting disparities tied to population size and fiscal needs across counties.
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