Counties set for Ksh72.3B boost following backing of County Additional Allocations Bill
The Budget and Appropriations Committee has backed a Bill that would channel Ksh 72.26 billion in additional funding to County Governments...
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The National Assembly's Budget and Appropriations Committee has endorsed the County Additional Allocations Bill, paving the way for an estimated Ksh72.3 billion boost to county governments in the 2026/27 financial year.
- The bill allocates a significant Ksh72.26 billion towards key sectors including healthcare, agriculture, and urban infrastructure.
- This funding is channeled through the Budget and Appropriations Committee, chaired by MP Samuel Atandi, and was passed by the Senate.
- Key allocations include funds for transitioning Universal Health Coverage (UHC) workers to permanent employment and supporting over 107,000 Community Health Promoters (CHPs).
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Counties Set for Ksh72.3B Boost Following Backing of County Additional Allocations Bill - July 2026
The National Assembly's Budget and Appropriations Committee has endorsed the County Additional Allocations Bill, paving the way for an estimated Ksh72.3 billion boost to county governments in the 2026/27 financial year. The National Assembly's Budget and Appropriations Committee has approved the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill, 2026, paving the way for significant funding to counties. This endorsement ensures counties will receive substantial financial support for critical development initiatives.
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