Senate, National Assembly near deal on Counties’ revenue sharing
While the National Assembly initially proposed Sh420 billion and the Senate Sh450 billion, the two sides have gradually moved closer. The National Assembly has increased its offer to Sh425 billion, while the Senate has reduced its demand to Sh440 billion. Kenya breaking news | Ke..
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The Kenyan Senate and National Assembly are nearing a deal on counties' revenue sharing, with key negotiations centering on a provision to protect devolved units from sudden funding cuts.
- The proposed revenue allocation is nearing consensus, with the National Assembly offering Sh425 billion and the Senate demanding Sh440 billion.
- Key figures involved include Senate Finance and Budget Committee Chairman Ali Roba and National Assembly Budget Committee Chairman Samuel Atandi.
- A critical point of discussion is Clause 5, aimed at insulating counties from arbitrary expenditure cuts due to revenue shortfalls, essential for safeguarding devolution per Article 219 of the Constitution.
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Deadlock in Revenue Talks as MPs Offer Counties Sh425bn - June 2026
Mediation talks between Kenya's National Assembly and the Senate over county revenue allocation have hit a deadlock, with the two Houses far apart on the proposed amounts. The Senate and National Assembly are nearing a deal on counties' revenue sharing, with key negotiations centering on a provision to protect devolved units from sudden funding cuts. In related developments, Kilifi residents have voiced strong opposition to several tax proposals within the Finance Bill 2026, particularly those impacting digital services and mobile devices, during public participation hearings. Meanwhile, the Kenya Association of Manufacturers is warning that proposed tax changes in the Finance Bill 2026 could significantly increase the cost of essential products like electric motorcycles and mobile phones.
