{
  "id": 12160068,
  "title": "Counties set for bigger share of Ksh3.24T revenue pool as Senate, CRA plot 2027/28 allocation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/counties-set-for-bigger-share-of-ksh3-24t-revenue-pool-as-senate-cra",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T12:56:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
    "slug": "people-daily-kenya",
    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/news/counties-set-for-bigger-share-of-ksh3-24t-revenue-pool-as-senate-cra-plot-2027-28-allocation"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Senate and the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) are set to hold consultations on the allocation of the 2027/28 financial year's nationwide revenue, with a view to increasing the share received by county governments. The revenue projections for the upcoming fiscal year anticipate an 8.12% increase, raising the shareable revenue to Ksh3.24 trillion from Ksh2.98 trillion in the previous year. This growth is expected to result in an additional Ksh263.5 billion in shareable revenue, leading the CRA to recommend a Ksh2.79 trillion allocation for the national government and a Ksh440.84 billion share for the counties. The CRA's chairperson, Mary Chebukati, emphasized that this equitable share is guided by the principles of the Constitution, which mandates an equitable distribution of resources between the national and county levels. The proposed Ksh440.84 billion allocation for the counties represents a significant increase, as counties had received Ksh415 billion in the 2025/26 financial year and Ksh428 billion in the current 2026/27 financial year. The discussions come as county governments face ongoing financial challenges, including pending bills, non-discretionary payroll expenses, and delays in the release of conditional grants. The Senate Finance and Budget Committee pledged to work closely with the CRA to safeguard county interests throughout the budget process. During the consultations, Senator Ali Roba of the Senate Finance and Budget Committee raised concerns about the effectiveness of programme-based budgeting in county governments, arguing that it hinders transparency and accountability. He urged the CRA to evaluate whether this system has yielded better outcomes than the traditional itemised budget system. Roba's comments highlight the ongoing debate over whether enhanced financial resources will translate into improved services and development outcomes in the counties. As Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election, the revenue-sharing debate is expected to be a focal point in political campaigns, with candidates vying for the support of county governments and their constituents.",
  "summary": "County governments could receive a bigger share of nationally raised revenue in the 2027/28 financial year as the Senate and the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) begin consultations on the next revenue-sharing framework. The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Budget and the CRA have agreed to maintain continuous engagement as they work to align […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}