Counties to be allocated Sh428bn after Senate, National Assembly deal
The breakthrough was reached after seven mediation sessions aimed at resolving differences over the equitable share of national revenue to be allocated to counties. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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After extensive negotiations, Kenya's Senate and National Assembly have reached a deal allocating Sh428 billion to counties. This agreement resolves differences over the equitable share of national revenue.
- The agreed-upon allocation is Kshs 428 billion.
- Key figures involved include co-chairperson Samuel Atandi, Chairman of the National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee, and Ali Roba, Senate Finance and Budget Committee Chairman.
- The deal also reinstates Clause 5 of the Bill, protecting county allocations from national revenue shortfalls.
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