By Jane Mwangi
The government has increased the equitable share of revenue to KSh 415 billion for the country’s 47 counties, about KSh 30 billion more than the previous financial year’s allocation of KSh 387 billion.
Speaking at the State Lodge in Homa Bay, the President said the move reflects the government’s resolve to mobilise more resources to strengthen devolution and improve service delivery at the grassroots.
“We have increased the equitable share of revenue to KSh415 billion for our 47 counties, about KSh30 billion more from the previous financial year’s KSh387 billion,” he said.
“The significant increase in the funds underpins our commitment to mobilising more resources to support devolution and boost service delivery to the people at the grassroots,” he added.
During the event, the President assented to the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2025, and the County Public Finance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2023.
The County Public Finance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2023, sponsored by Senator Kathuri Murungi, amends the Public Finance Management Act to provide for the establishment of a County Assembly Fund in each county.
The government stated that the increase in funds demonstrates its commitment to ensuring counties have the resources necessary to serve the people effectively and to strengthen the implementation of devolution across the country.