{
  "id": 14474919,
  "title": "Governors seek Ksh91.5B to plug funding gaps in 2027/28 revenue sharing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/governors-seek-ksh91-5b-to-plug-funding-gaps-in-2027-28-revenue",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-14T15:06:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
    "slug": "people-daily-kenya",
    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/inside-politics/governors-seek-ksh91-5b-to-plug-funding-gaps-in-2027-28-revenue-sharing"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Council of Governors (CoG) has urged the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) to take into account additional funding requirements totaling billions of shillings as it evaluates suggestions on revenue distribution between the national and county governments for the fiscal year commencing July 2027. The CoG, presided over by Chairman Muthomi Njuki, convened a consultative meeting with the CRA to scrutinize its preliminary recommendations on the revenue division for the upcoming financial year.\n\nIn a statement shared via X, the CoG underscored several funding gaps, such as Ksh8.6 billion allocated for Universal Health Coverage (UHC) personnel, Ksh65.7 billion designated for functions newly established or transferred, Ksh15.2 billion earmarked for Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) remuneration evaluations, and a minimum of Ksh2 billion intended for Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs). These four items collectively represent a funding gap of at least Ksh91.5 billion, although the CoG did not specify costs for other priorities in its announcement.\n\nThe CoG also identified other priorities, including expenses linked to assuming office and transition processes, as well as adjustments to account for revenue growth. The largest funding item proposed by the CoG is Ksh65.7 billion for the newly delineated and transferred functions. The CoG further seeks Ksh8.6 billion for UHC workers and Ksh15.2 billion for remuneration reviews, along with at least Ksh2 billion for collective bargaining agreements. Additional requests concerning the assumption of office and transition processes, as well as adjustments to account for revenue growth, could potentially impact the overall funding needs. However, the specific amounts sought for these items were not detailed in the CoG's statement.\n\nThe CRA is responsible for formulating recommendations on how revenue should be apportioned between the national and county governments, which in turn informs the Division of Revenue process that determines the allocation of nationally generated revenue between the two levels of government. The CoG's proposals highlight the challenges county governments face in aligning their expanding responsibilities with available financial resources. Adequate funding for transferred functions is particularly critical, as counties must have sufficient budgets to execute their assigned responsibilities. If allocations fall short of the costs associated with these services, county administrations may encounter pressure on staffing, operational capacities, and service delivery.\n\nThe requests for UHC workers and remuneration reviews also reflect the financial implications of maintaining county workforces and supporting health service delivery. Similarly, funding for collective bargaining agreements underscores the financial consequences of negotiated employment commitments. The consultation process does not automatically guarantee the approval of the requested amounts; they represent funding gaps that the CoG seeks to have considered as the CRA finalizes its recommendations for the 2027/28 financial year. Ultimately, the exact allocations will be determined by the revenue-sharing process and the decisions made through relevant constitutional and parliamentary procedures.",
  "summary": "The Council of Governors (CoG) has asked the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) to consider additional funding needs running into billions of shillings as it reviews recommendations on revenue sharing between the national and county governments for the 2027/28 financial year. The Council, led by its chairman Muthomi Njuki, held a consultative meeting with CRA […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Governors seek Ksh91.5 billion to address funding gaps in 2027/28 revenue sharing",
    "Ksh8.6 billion allocated for Universal Health Coverage personnel",
    "Ksh65.7 billion designated for newly established or transferred functions"
  ],
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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."
}