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March 24, 2026
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Governors Demand Larger Share of KSh 2.9 Trillion Budget Amid Row With Govt

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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