Nairobi, Turkana Counties biggest recipients of Sh4tn equitable revenue share
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 27 - Nairobi, Turkana and Nakuru counties are among the biggest beneficiaries of the Government’s equitable revenue share, latest Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Nairobi, Turkana, and Nakuru counties are the largest beneficiaries of Kenya's equitable revenue share, having received significant allocations totaling Sh4.04 trillion since devolution began in FY 2013/14, according to the National Treasury.
- Nairobi County has received the highest amount at Sh195.6 billion, followed by Turkana with Sh138 billion.
- The former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua accused some northern counties, including Mandera (Sh124 billion) and Wajir (Sh90 billion), of misusing funds amidst ongoing development challenges.
- The Treasury attributes disbursement delays to factors such as late enactment of legislation, budget rationalization, and constrained fiscal space.
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