MPs to debate new formula for county allocations

Members of parliament will prioritize a Special Motion for the approval of a Second Generation Formula for Equitable Sharing of National Revenue Allocated to the Counties tomorrow.

The current formula that was approved by the National Assembly during the tail end of the 10th Parliament to be used in 2013, 2014 and 2015. The same formula has been proposed for the 2016-17 year.

The second generation formula passed by the Senate in April lays emphasis on rewarding counties that collect higher revenue and also raises the amount of money to be equally shared by the devolved units.

The proposed formula gives 45 per cent consideration to population, while the poverty level factor has been reduced to 18 per cent from 20 per cent. Land area remains at eight per cent, while the equitable share will be 25 per cent. A new index called the Development Factor will account for one per cent.