counties revenue share Stories

Ruto assents to Revenue Bill allocating Sh415 billion to counties for FY 2025/26
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 08, 2025

The Equalisation Fund has also been allocated Sh9.6 billion, bringing additional support to 34 marginalised counties.

Counties rush to spend Sh30.99 billion disbursed before end of financial year
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 28, 2025

The abrupt timing of the release has alarmed budget oversight institutions, raising fears that the money could be misused or spent on non-essential pr...

MPs approve new revenue sharing formula, warn counties on misuse of billions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 27, 2025

Adopting the Fourth Basis for Revenue Sharing, MPs said they were dissatisfied with how counties have handled previous allocations, noting that develo...

County heads on notice as EACC cracks down on end-of-year fraud
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 25, 2025

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) said it is closely monitoring county transactions and will take legal action against any public offic...

Inside new Bill that seeks to formalise Alternative Dispute Resolution in Kenya
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 21, 2025

Kenyans have until June 30 to submit their views on the proposed Dispute Resolution Bill, 2025.

Controller of Budget proposes funding freeze for counties involved in prolonged leadership wrangles
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 21, 2025

Nyakang’o urged Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi to suspend funds to institutions that have failed to resolve internal disputes within three mont...

Debt: Senators expose how counties are driving contractors into bankruptcy
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 20, 2025

Senators, particularly, flagged Tharaka Nithi and Garissa counties, where long-overdue bills remain unsettled, despite repeated calls for accountabili...

Counties to take over Sh150 billion in functions by July 2026 in landmark devolution move
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 16, 2025

The move follows an agreement between the national government and the Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee after a two-year consultation pr...

Government allocates Sh405.1 billion to counties with Nairobi getting lion's share
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 12, 2025

Among counties, Nairobi tops the list with Sh21.1 billion, followed by Nakuru with Sh14.3 billion, Turkana (Sh13.8 billion), and Kakamega (Sh13.6 bill...

Senate report exposes 22 counties denying special groups tenders
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 12, 2025

The report reveals that despite many disadvantaged groups holding valid procurement certificates, the counties continue to sideline them.

Controller of Budget uncovers 3,431 commercial accounts in counties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 12, 2025

The counties with the highest number of accounts are Nakuru, Baringo, Machakos, and Embu, all running over 200 accounts each.

Counties face centralised revenue control under new Treasury regulations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 12, 2025

The system is designed to give real-time data and visibility into county revenue streams, with added features for auditing and digital record-keeping.

Ministry of Health, governors agree to joint audit of UHC staff
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 12, 2025

Until current contracts end and gratuities are fully paid, the Health Ministry will continue managing the payroll for UHC workers, easing recent tensi...

Counties spend twice as much on salaries as on development, Controller of Budget report reveals
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 11, 2025

Overall, the counties used Sh229.62 billion on recurrent expenses—about 80 per cent of total expenditure—leaving development activities grossly underf...

Taita Taveta MCAs demand probe into graft, excess travel and unfair hiring in county
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 07, 2025

The MCAs, who were recently removed from the Budget and Public Accounts Committee, claim the situation has affected service delivery and that resident...

Kilifi North MP Owen Baya withdraws controversial Muguka Bill after DP Kindiki meeting
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 04, 2025

The Deputy President confirmed that the withdrawal followed consultations with stakeholders from Embu, where muguka farming supports thousands of live...

Treasury blocks push to grant Auditor General budget autonomy
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 04, 2025

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, represented by Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo, said maintaining an itemised budget for the Auditor General wa...

Treasury taskforce recommends bond-funded trust to clear Sh421 billion pending bills
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 03, 2025

The fund would raise money by issuing securities secured by future government payments, with the proceeds being used to pay contractors, suppliers, an...

3,000 ghost workers exposed in UHC payroll scandal amid ongoing strike
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Jun 03, 2025

Investigations show that these non-existent workers have been receiving monthly salaries of Sh50,000 each, costing taxpayers more than Sh1.5 million e...

Senators vow to block revenue formula slashing funds for 21 counties
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 02, 2025

The push follows the latest revenue-sharing figures for the 2024/25 financial year, which show that 12 counties, including Tharaka Nithi, Lamu, Isiolo...

Showdown looms as Senate approves Sh465 billion for counties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 30, 2025

The difference in the proposed figures has revived a familiar tug-of-war between the two Houses, potentially delaying the budget process and raising f...

Auditor General flags risks in Kenya’s Sh4.24 trillion budget, warns of rising debt
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 29, 2025

The Auditor General pointed out that this shortfall stems from tax evasion, poor enforcement, and inaccurate forecasting.

Senators clash over new county revenue sharing formula
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 28, 2025

The tension echoed a similar stalemate five years ago, when the Senate failed to pass a formula after 10 attempts, forcing then-President Uhuru Kenyat...

Governors demand direct donor access, reinstatement of Devolution Ministry
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 28, 2025

They called for the reinstatement of the Ministry of Devolution, arguing that devolution has been sidelined and weakened in the current government str...

Auditor-General warns of budget delays disrupting government services
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 28, 2025

According to her, the impact is felt across multiple government levels, with delayed spending leading to rushed and inefficient project implementation...

County assemblies want direct treasury funding, legal backing
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 28, 2025

County Assemblies Forum Secretary General Mwaura Chege said county assemblies are unable to function effectively because their operations depend on ap...

Muguka farmers face uncertain future as new Bill seeks delisting
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 27, 2025

The Anti-Muguka Bill, tabled by Kilifi North MP Owen Baya, proposes a change to the Crops Act that would formally differentiate muguka from miraa and...

Sh46.5 billion equalisation fund shortfall denies marginalised counties critical services
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 25, 2025

According to Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu, only Sh13.4 billion of the approximately Sh60 billion accrued to the fund over 13 years has been released...

Availing of county budget details up, but key information remains hidden - survey
Alfred Onyango  |  May 23, 2025

Although more counties are releasing additional budget reports, the quality and comprehensiveness of these reports are not keeping pace.

Financial distress threatens devolution as counties struggle with bloated wage bills, delayed funds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 20, 2025

A Senate Public Accounts Committee report based on the Auditor General’s 2023–24 audit showed that 36 counties had breached the legal ceiling on wage...

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