Equalisation Fund,Equalisation Fund Board Stories

MPs grill Equalisation Fund Board over mismanaged projects, misleading reports
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 17, 2025

MPs accused the board of approving projects that have little to do with its mandate and presenting inaccurate information on their progress.

12 marginalised counties receive Sh4.46 billion boost in new revenue allocation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 10, 2025

The allocation is part of an Affirmative Action initiative aimed at reducing historical imbalances and boosting development in counties classified as...

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...

Northeastern leaders demand immediate release of Sh70bn from equalisation fund during Wajir summit
Issa Hussein  |  Dec 10, 2024

Speaking during the official launch of the Pastoralist Summit in Wajir town, Ali urged PPG members, comprising 109 MPs, to remain united in pressuring...

State unveils 1,236 projects to benefit 6 million Kenyans in marginalised areas
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 05, 2024

This move is in line with the government's commitment to bridging the gap between the marginalised and more developed regions of the country.

Treasury clears arrears for counties in FY 2023-2024
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 22, 2024

Nairobi County received the highest allocation, totaling Sh173 billion, benefiting its population of 4,397,073.

Proposed Equalisation Fund Bill aims to address regional disparities
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 22, 2024

The primary objective of the Equalisation Fund is to provide essential services such as water, roads, healthcare, and electricity to marginalised regi...

Karen Nyamu threatens to lead 'nude protests' in push for slums equality
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Oct 19, 2023

Nyamu said that despite Nairobi being the nation's capital and the seat of government, the city was not a rich county.

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