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February 10, 2026
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Counties to receive Sh495.7bn as Cabinet approves Sh4.7trn budget

Counties to receive Sh495.7bn as Cabinet approves Sh4.7trn budget

Cabinet endorses financial year 2026-27 budget totalling Sh4.7 trillion, allocating Sh495.7 billion in transfers to county governments...

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The Kenyan Cabinet has approved a KSh 4.7 trillion budget for the financial year 2026-27, with county governments set to receive KSh 495.7 billion in transfers. This budget marks a strategic shift from fiscal stabilization to scaled-up investment, aiming for inclusive economic growth.

  • County governments will receive a total of KSh 495.7 billion, comprising KSh 420 billion as equitable share and an additional KSh 75.7 billion.
  • The Cabinet, chaired by President William Ruto, endorsed the budget, projecting total revenues of KSh 3.53 trillion.
  • The budget projects GDP growth at 5 percent in 2025 and 5.3 percent in 2026, driven by the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) and strategic investments in key sectors.

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