county funding Stories

Kindiki urges counties, Controller of Budget to work harmoniously in resource allocation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 13, 2024

Kindiki proposed a solution to bridge the gap between the differing perspectives of the Council of Governors and the Controller of Budget.

County funding crisis looms as Senators, MPs struggle to reach agreement
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 03, 2024

The disagreement centres around a Sh16 billion gap between the National Assembly and the Senate.

Counties warn of service disruptions after Sh13.5 billion cut in allocation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 22, 2024

Ahmed explained that the implementation of the housing levy law, which increased county government payrolls by Sh4.05 billion, is exacerbating the fun...

Kilifi turns to bank loans to pay staff as national government delays funding 
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 18, 2024

Governor Gideon Mung'aro said that the county had yet to receive its allocations for both July and August.

Senators reject Sh20 billion cut to county allocation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 18, 2024

The national government plans to reduce county funding by Sh20 billion, from Sh400.1 billion to Sh380 billion for the current financial year.

Mandera County secures Sh13.8bn in additional funds for 2024/25 budget cycle
Ali Roba  |  Jun 13, 2024

Each of these grants and loans is strategically aimed at enhancing the county's health services, agricultural resilience, urban development, and overa...

Senate committee proposes motion to halt funds for defiant governors
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Apr 08, 2024

The proposal follows a summons for Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja to appear before the Senate within 14 days to address audit queries.

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