Breakthrough as MPs, senators agree on Sh415n revenue allocation to counties

This is an increase of Sh28 billion from the current year's allocation of Sh387 billion

by JULIUS OTIENO

News18 June 2025 - 14:20

In Summary

The new agreement comes after a mediation committee of composed of members from the two houses strikes a deal after four days of intense negotiations.
The senators demanded Sh465 billion allocation to the devolved units, with their National Assembly counterparts pushing for Sh405 billion.

County governments will get Sh415 billion in equitable share in the next financial year.

This is an increase of Sh28 billion from the current year's allocation of Sh387 billion.

This comes after a mediation committee composed of members from the two houses struck a deal after four days of intense negotiations.

The committee is co-chaired by Mandera Senator Ali Roba and Alego Usonga MP Samuel Atandi.

The senators demanded Sh465 billion allocation to the devolved units, with their National Assembly counterparts pushing for Sh405 billion.

However, after the talks, the parties settled on Sh415 billion.

Aldai MP Merryane Keitany proposed the figure of Sh415 billion, with Mombasa Senator Mohamed Faki seconding.

The other members unanimously endorsed the proposal.

Governors threaten to boycott talks on revenue division

“It loses all meaning if the national government unilaterally decides county allocations. Our input must be meaningful, not ceremonial,” CoG chair Abdullahi said.

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