By Issa Hussein - Reporter
Kenya, June 29, 2026 - President William Ruto has signed into law the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2026, paving the way for the disbursement of KSh428 billion as the equitable share of nationally raised revenue to Kenya's 47 county governments.
The President assented to the legislation at State House, Nairobi, saying the allocation will strengthen devolution by providing counties with the resources required to deliver essential services and implement their development programmes.
According to the Act, the KSh428 billion allocation represents 20.9 per cent of the most recently audited national revenue, surpassing the 15 per cent minimum guaranteed to counties under the Constitution.
The law also provides for the distribution of the equitable share among all 47 counties using the revenue-sharing formula approved under Article 217 of the Constitution.
The formula guarantees counties a stable baseline allocation while ensuring equitable distribution based on key factors including equal share, population, poverty levels and geographical size.
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President Ruto said the enhanced allocation underscores the government's commitment to strengthening devolution by empowering county governments to effectively fulfil their constitutional mandate.
The additional funding is expected to support counties in delivering quality public services and implementing projects aligned with their approved budgets and development priorities.