Sh420B vs Sh454.7B: MPs seek middle ground on Revenue Sharing row

At the centre of the stalemate is the equitable share allocation to counties. While the National Assembly approved Kshs 420 billion, the Senate amended the Bill to increase the allocation to Kshs 454.7 billion, citing growing financial obligations facing county governments. - Ken..

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A Mediation Committee has convened to resolve a dispute between the National Assembly and the Senate over the proposed revenue allocation to county governments for the 2026/27 financial year.

The National Assembly approved Kshs 420 billion, while the Senate proposed Kshs 454.7 billion.
Key figures include co-chairs Alego Usonga MP Samuel Atandi and Mandera Senator Ali Roba, representing the differing viewpoints.
The disagreement stems from county governments' increasing financial obligations versus the national government's constrained fiscal position due to revenue shortfalls.

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