Governors Demand Larger Share of KSh 2.9 Trillion Budget Amid Row With Govt
The demand comes even as the Senate invites public views on the allocation of the funds between the county and national governments...
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The Council of Governors (CoG) is pushing for a Ksh 534 billion budget share for counties in the 2026/27 fiscal year. Governors cite increased responsibilities and financial strain, while the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) proposes a lower figure.
- The CoG proposed KSh 534.96 billion to cover obligations including Universal Health Coverage (UHC) worker transitions and devolved function transfers.
- The CRA recommended Ksh458.9 billion, an increase of Ksh 43.94 billion, with Ksh 34 billion for revenue growth and Ksh 8.94 billion for UHC workers.
- The Senate is currently seeking public views on the proposed revenue allocation framework for the 2026/27 financial year, where the national government is slated to receive Ksh 2.4 trillion and counties Ksh 420 billion.
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Governors Demand Larger Share of KSh 2.9 Trillion Budget - March 2026
The Council of Governors (CoG) is pushing for a Ksh 534 billion budget share for counties in the 2026/27 fiscal year, citing increased responsibilities and financial strain. The Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) proposes a lower figure, creating a row with the national government. This demand comes as President William Ruto announced over $2.9 billion in new investment deals expected to create 63,000 jobs at the Kenya International Investment Conference in Nairobi, with tendering and construction works for the Nairobi-Mombasa Expressway set to begin soon to transform Kenya into an industrial nation.
