Nairobi and Turkana Counties have emerged among the top beneficiaries of the Ksh 474.9 billion allocated to County Governments by the National Treasury, according to the estimates presented on Thursday, June 12.
In his submission, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi said the national government remains committed to supporting county governments to ensure the success of devolution.
What does the 474.9B in the budget comprise of
The counties’ allocation of Ksh 474.9 billion comprises Ksh 405.1 billion from the equitable share of revenue raised nationally, which is equivalent to 25.79% of the actual revenues raised nationally for FY 2020/21.
Additionally, it includes Ksh 9.95 billion as an additional conditional allocation from the National Government’s share of revenue, and Ksh 56.91 billion as a conditional allocation from the Development Partners.
According to the equitable share schedule, Nairobi County will receive the highest allocation at Ksh 21.1 billion, followed by Nakuru County, which has been allocated Ksh 14.3 billion.
Other counties with high allocations after Nairobi
Turkana County follows Nakuru County at Ksh 13.8 billion while Kakamega County is poised to receive Ksh 13.6 billion.
On the other hand, Kiambu will receive Ksh 12.9 billion, Kilifi Ksh 12.7 billion, and Mandera Ksh 12.2 billion.
Other counties receiving over Ksh 10 billion include Bungoma (Ksh 11.7 billion), Kitui (Ksh 11.4 billion), Meru (Ksh 10.4 billion), Wajir (Ksh 10.3 billion), and Machakos (Ksh 10.0 billion).
Counties with low allocations
Counties receiving the lowest allocations include Lamu (Ksh 3.4 billion), Tharaka Nithi (Ksh 4.6 billion), Elgeyo Marakwet (Ksh 5.0 billion) and Isiolo (Ksh 5.1 billion).
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According to the 2025/26 financial year estimates, the equitable share for each county government is as follows:
| COUNTY | EQUITABLE SHARE (Ksh in billions) |
| Baringo | 7.0 |
| Bomet | 7.1 |
| Bungoma | 11.7 |
| Busia | 7.9 |
| Elgeyo/Marakwet | 5.0 |
| Embu | 5.6 |
| Garissa | 8.7 |
| Homabay | 8.5 |
| Isiolo | 5.1 |
| Kajiado | 8.7 |
| Kakamega | 13.6 |
| Kericho | 7.1 |
| Kiambu | 12.9 |
| Kilifi | 12.7 |
| Kirinyaga | 5.7 |
| Kisii | 9.7 |
| Kisumu | 8.8 |
| Kitui | 11.4 |
| Kwale | 9.0 |
| Laikipia | 5.6 |
| Lamu | 3.4 |
| Machakos | 10.0 |
| Makueni | 8.9 |
| Mandera | 12.2 |
| Marsabit | 7.9 |
| Meru | 10.4 |
| Migori | 8.8 |
| Mombasa | 8.2 |
| Murang’a | 7.8 |
| Nairobi | 21.1 |
| Nakuru | 14.3 |
| Nandi | 7.7 |
| Narok | 9.6 |
| Nyamira | 5.6 |
| Nyandarua | 6.2 |
| Nyeri | 6.8 |
| Samburu | 5.9 |
| Siaya | 7.6 |
| Taita Taveta | 5.3 |
| Tana River | 7.1 |
| Tharaka Nithi | 4.6 |
| Trans Nzoia | 7.9 |
| Turkana | 13.8 |
| Uasin Gishu | 8.9 |
| Vihiga | 5.5 |
| Wajir | 10.3 |
| West Pokot | 6.9 |
The total allocation will mark an increase of about 70 billion compared to the previous allocation for the financial year 2024/2025 was at 405 billion (inclusive of additional conditional allocations).
The National Government highlighted that the allocation aims to promote equitable development and improve access to essential services such as health care, water, agriculture, and infrastructure.
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Distribution of the funds follows the constitutional requirement to ensure equitable development, with factors such as population, land area, poverty index, and fiscal responsibility considered in the formula used.
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