county revenue allocation 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.

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...

Deadlock as senators take on MPs, demand higher allocation to counties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 17, 2025

The National Assembly had settled on Sh405.1 billion, but the Senate raised this by Sh60 billion to Sh465 billion, prompting a heated negotiation.

Governors threaten to oust CoB Margaret Nyakang’o as April, May disbursements stall
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 16, 2025

The Council of Governors (CoG) says it is ready to petition Parliament for her removal, accusing her of bias and deliberately frustrating the devoluti...

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 push for Ruto meeting over Sh78 billion delayed funds, UHC staff transfer
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 20, 2025

In addition, payments totalling Sh78.94 billion covering March to May are still delayed.

Showdown looms as senators demand more funds for counties, National Assembly disagrees
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 04, 2025

As both Houses stand firm in their positions, it remains to be seen whether the conflict will be resolved before the 2025/2026 financial year, with th...

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