County governments in Kenya may soon see enhanced budget stability as Senate and National Assembly negotiators make significant progress on the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026.

• A key point of discussion is Clause 5, intended to protect counties from sudden budget cuts due to national revenue shortfalls.
• The National Assembly has increased its offer for county revenue share to Sh425 billion, while the Senate has reduced its demand to Sh440 billion.
• Senator Ali Roba, Chairman of the Senate Finance and Budget Committee, described the ongoing talks as marked by compromise and goodwill, fostering hope for a swift resolution.