27 Counties on Notice as Senate Flags Spending Failures
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi warned county government officials that devolved funds must be spent in accordance with the law...
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A new Senate report reveals that 27 out of 47 counties failed to meet the statutory 35% development spending threshold in the 2024/2025 financial year.
- 27 counties failed to meet the 35% development expenditure threshold.
- The report was launched by Senate Speaker Amason Kingi.
- Nairobi County was the top performer in development spending, followed by Turkana.
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27 Counties on Notice as Senate Flags Spending Failures - August 2026
A new Senate report reveals that 27 out of 47 counties failed to meet the statutory 35% development spending threshold in the 2024/2025 financial year. Only six counties met the legal threshold for development spending, with Nairobi and Taita Taveta identified among the worst performers. The reports highlight significant failures in channeling public funds into projects that benefit residents. At the same time, President William Ruto is urging Kenyan leaders to prioritize development and economic policies over political rhetoric to address the rising cost of living and accelerate national progress.
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