Governors Reject Treasury’s Ksh 420B Budget, Demand More for Counties

The commission argued that its recommendation aligns with constitutional requirements for equitable and adequate funding of devolved units...

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The Council of Governors (CoG) has rejected the National Treasury’s proposed allocation of KSh 420 billion to county governments for the 2026/2027 Budget Policy Statement, arguing it is insufficient.

The Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) supports the governors, recommending an allocation of KSh 458.94 billion to ensure adequate funding for devolved units.
The National Treasury defends its allocation, stating it aligns with maintaining a budget deficit of 4.6% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and is part of the broader KSh 4.18 trillion national budget.
Mandera Senator Ali Roba raised concerns about Kenya's shift from a fixed debt ceiling to a debt-to-GDP ratio, cautioning it could stifle domestic growth by absorbing available credit.

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