MPs back Sh72 B County funding plan

The National Assembly's Budget and Appropriations Committee has endorsed the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill, 2026...
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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.
- An additional Sh72.26 billion is allocated for the 2026/27 financial year, supporting health services, agriculture, climate resilience, and infrastructure.
- The funding comes from the National Government's share of revenue, loans and grants from development partners, court fines, and mineral royalties.
- Key initiatives benefiting include the Community Health Promoters (CHPs) programme and the County Aggregation and Industrial Parks programme, aimed at boosting economic transformation and healthcare delivery.
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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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