County Revenue Fund Stories

Sh48.5 billion lying idle in county funds CBK account despite cash crunch in devolved governments
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 10, 2025

In particular, Kisii County has Sh3.46 billion sitting unused in its CRF account, with only about Sh6.8 million in its development fund.

New revenue formula to slash funding for 31 counties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 04, 2025

The proposal is currently being considered by the Senate, and the Council of Governors is scheduled to hold a meeting to decide its position on the fo...

Controller of Budget report shows counties failed to meet set revenue targets
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 30, 2024

Nyakango advised county governments to adopt austerity measures to ensure that expenditures align with available resources.

President Ruto signs three key Bills to boost development, funding for counties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 04, 2024

With these laws in place, counties, according to the President, are expected to benefit from increased funding and streamlined systems.

Without a new revenue framework, counties face cash crisis in January
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 20, 2024

Mbadi has warned that the Exchequer will complete the transfer of this backstop threshold amounting to Sh192.5 billion by the end of December.

Nine MPs, nine senators appointed to mediate Sh380 billion county revenue dispute
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 29, 2024

The impasse arose when MPs approved Sh380 billion for county allocation, contrary to the Senate's initial request of Sh400.1 billion.

State’s uniform revenue plan for counties faces strong opposition
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 08, 2024

Currently, most counties contract private firms to handle revenue collection, some of which charge high commissions.

Governors warn of severe impact as senate proposes Sh20 billion cut to county funds
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 05, 2024

At least 20 of the governors who attended the session unanimously opposed the budget cut proposal, expressing concerns that such a reduction would sev...

Sakaja announces 100 per cent waiver for land rate penalties, interests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 06, 2024

The county set a target of Sh7 billion for collection of land rates for the financial year 2023- 2024 falling short of its target by over Sh4.4 billio...

Controller of Budget flags 287 new bank accounts opened by counties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 06, 2024

The growing number of bank accounts operated by counties has made it more difficult for the Controller of Budget to track public expenditure.

Governors on the spot for failing to meet revenue targets
Apollo Ochieng  |  Feb 05, 2024

Due to a lack of proper legislation and equipment, the 47 county governments have been unable to meet their targets, leading to delayed or even poor s...

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