The National Assembly's Budget and Appropriations Committee has endorsed the County Additional Allocations Bill, paving the way for an estimated Ksh72.3 billion boost to county governments in the 2026/27 financial year.

• The bill allocates a significant Ksh72.26 billion towards key sectors including healthcare, agriculture, and urban infrastructure.
• This funding is channeled through the Budget and Appropriations Committee, chaired by MP Samuel Atandi, and was passed by the Senate.
• Key allocations include funds for transitioning Universal Health Coverage (UHC) workers to permanent employment and supporting over 107,000 Community Health Promoters (CHPs).

The National Assembly's Budget and Appropriations Committee has approved the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill, 2026, paving the way for significant funding to counties. This endorsement ensures counties will receive substantial financial support for critical development initiatives.

• An additional Sh72.26 billion is allocated for the 2026/27 financial year, supporting health services, agriculture, climate resilience, and infrastructure.
• The funding comes from the National Government's share of revenue, loans and grants from development partners, court fines, and mineral royalties.
• Key initiatives benefiting include the Community Health Promoters (CHPs) programme and the County Aggregation and Industrial Parks programme, aimed at boosting economic transformation and healthcare delivery.

President William Ruto is scheduled to deliver a special national address on Thursday, focusing on Kenya's future and a renewed national vision, according to State House announcements.

• The address comes in the wake of a significant electoral setback for the ruling UDA party in the Ol Kalou by-election.
• In the July 16 by-election, the DCP candidate secured a decisive victory, defeating the UDA candidate by a substantial margin.
• The timing of the speech has sparked political attention and discussions within the Ruto camp about strategic reassessment following the loss.