The final figure was agreed upon after seven mediation sessions convened to resolve differences between the National Assembly and Senate.

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NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 15 — President William Ruto has signed the Division of Revenue (DoR) Bill, 2026 into law, formally allocating Sh428 billion in equitable share funding to county governments for the 2026/27 financial year.

The signing follows a breakthrough agreement between the National Assembly and Senate on June 10.

The President’s assent completes the legislative process that culminated in a mediated settlement, ending weeks of negotiations between the two Houses over the amount of national revenue to be devolved to counties.

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The Sh428 billion allocation, anchored on an estimated Sh2.9 trillion in shareable revenue, will provide the primary source of funding for forty-seven county governments as they implement devolved functions including healthcare, agriculture, water services, county transport and early childhood education.

The final figure was agreed upon after seven mediation sessions convened to resolve differences between the National Assembly and Senate over the equitable share allocation under the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026.

The mediation committee also reinstated Clause 5 of the Bill, a provision intended to shield county allocations from reductions arising from national revenue shortfalls.

Speaking after the mediation agreement was reached, National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee Chairperson Samuel Atandi described the settlement as a significant milestone in the budget-making process.

“We have settled on Sh428 billion. This is a constitutional imperative and Kenyans are going to be happy,” Atandi said.

Senate Finance and Budget Committee Chairman Ali Roba said the negotiations had been challenging but ultimately productive, noting that the agreement would facilitate the processing of the County Allocation of Revenue Bill and the approval of a disbursement schedule for county funds.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya