Counties Set for Higher Funding as Ruto Assents to New Bill

President William Ruto has assented to the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026, allocating Ksh428 billion to county governments for the 2026/27 financial year.

Finance Bill 2026: Tax pressure mounts as Kenyans face cost of living strain

The Finance Bill 2026 has sparked debate in Kenya as it proposes significant tax increases to raise approximately Sh120 billion amid persistent cost of living pressures.

Ruto assents to Revenue Sharing Bill 2026, allowing counties to get Sh428b

President William Ruto has assented to the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026, enabling the distribution of nationally raised revenue for the 2026/27 financial year.

Finance Bill public hearings begin across counties

MSMEs face Sh3.3 trillion credit gap as expansion plans stall

Kenyan Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are facing a significant Sh3.3 trillion credit gap, hindering their expansion plans and potentially slowing job creation and economic growth.

Counties face solid waste nightmare

Kenyan counties are facing a mounting solid waste management crisis, exacerbated by population growth and the development of new industrial parks. The Council of Governors (COG) and the Treasury are promoting Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) as a solution.