Senate Approves Ksh50.5 Billion Additional Allocation to County Governments
The Bill, passed during a special sitting held on Thursday, March 27, provides for the transfer of both conditional and unconditional allocations from the national government’s share of revenue.
Parliament of Kenya.
By Robert Assad
The Senate has passed the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill, 2025, unlocking an additional Ksh50.5 billion in funding for county governments in the 2024/2025 financial year.
The Bill, passed during a special sitting held on Thursday, March 27, provides for the transfer of both conditional and unconditional allocations from the national government’s share of revenue.
It also includes funds from external loans and grants extended by development partners.
Speaking on the floor of the House while seconding the Bill on behalf of the Finance Committee Chairperson Senator Ali Roba, Senator Boni Khalwale (Kakamega) described the legislation as a “creative maverick” that would significantly boost service delivery across counties.
“This Bill allocates Ksh7.54 billion to counties from the National Government’s share of revenue raised nationally. Out of this amount, Ksh532 million will go toward supporting the construction of county headquarters in Nyandarua, Tana River, Tharaka Nithi, Isiolo, and Lamu,” Senator Khalwale told the House.
He further emphasized that the additional funds would reinforce devolution by addressing key issues such as unpaid salaries and stalled development projects.
According to the Bill, Ksh3.2 billion has been earmarked for the Community Health Promoters (CHPs) programme and will be shared across all 47 counties.
Another Ksh2 billion will be directed to the County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs) programme in 19 selected counties.
Furthermore, Ksh1.759 billion has been allocated to clear basic salary arrears owed to county government health workers.
Senator Khalwale underscored that the financial injection would also aid in the continued support of community health promoters through regular stipends, thereby strengthening grassroots health services.
With this approval, the Senate has demonstrated its commitment to empowering county governments and ensuring the success of Kenya’s devolved system.
The additional funding is expected to enhance operational capacity, stimulate local economies, and improve the overall quality of life for millions of Kenyans.
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