Ruto approves revenue bills,raises counties’ share to ksh415Billion

President William Ruto has assented to the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2025 and the County Public Finance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2023.

The new law raises the equitable share of national revenue to counties from Sh387.4 billion to Sh415 billion for the 2025/2026 financial year.

The signing ceremony, held at the State Lodge in Homa Bay County, saw the Head of State reiterate his administration’s dedication to strengthening devolution and boosting grassroots service delivery.

“We have increased the equitable share of revenue to Sh415 billion among our 47 counties, representing a rise of almost Sh30 billion from the previous financial year’s Sh387.4 billion,” Ruto stated in a message posted on Facebook.

Sponsored by the Senate Finance and Budget Committee, the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2025, details how the Sh415 billion will be distributed among Kenya’s 47 counties, based on the revenue-sharing formula approved by Parliament.

Nairobi County will receive the largest allocation at Sh21.4 billion, followed by Nakuru (Sh14.4 billion), Turkana (Sh13.8 billion) and Kakamega (Sh13.6 billion).

Taita Taveta, Isiolo, Elgeyo Marakwet, Tharaka Nithi, and Lamu counties will receive the lowest allocations Sh5.7 billion, Sh5.6 billion, Sh5.5 billion, Sh5.05 billion and Sh3.8 billion respectively.

Other notable allocations include Kiambu (Sh13.07 billion), Kilifi (Sh12.8 billion), Mandera (Sh12.2 billion), Bungoma (Sh11.8 billion) and Kitui (Sh11.5 billion).

The County Public Finance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2023, sponsored by Senator Kathuri Murungi, makes significant changes to the Public Finance Management Act, including the creation of a County Assembly Fund in each of the 47 counties.

This fund aims to enhance the financial independence of county assemblies and strengthen their legislative oversight role.

Senate Finance Committee Chairperson Ali Roba stressed that the revenue-sharing formula was applied in full compliance with Article 217 of the Constitution, ensuring fairness and transparency in the allocation.