Nairobi, Taita Taveta among worst performers as only six counties meet development spending target
According to the report, Kwale, Embu, Kericho, Mandera, Siaya and Uasin Gishu were the only counties to attain an “A” grade after exceeding the statutory development spending threshold while demonstrating strong fiscal discipline...
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A new Senate report reveals that only six out of 47 counties met the legal threshold for development spending in the 2024/25 financial year, highlighting significant failures in channeling public funds into projects that benefit residents.
- Only six counties, including Kwale and Embu, achieved an “A” grade for exceeding the minimum 30 per cent development expenditure requirement.
- Counties identified as the poorest performers, with less than 15 per cent development spending, include Nairobi City and Taita Taveta.
- The County Fiscal Performance Measurement Index (CFPMI), developed by the Senate's Parliamentary Budget Office, uses objective fiscal indicators to assess county financial management.
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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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