A total of 63 towns and municipalities across Kenya are set to benefit from KSh6.3 billion allocated for urban development in the 2025/2026 financial year, according to a cash disbursement schedule published in the Kenya Gazette.
According to Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, the money will be released under the Kenya Urban Support Programme Phase Two (KUSP II), which is funded by the World Bank, and county governments will be responsible for implementing the projects.
Counties to Receive the Highest Share
Kiambu County will receive the largest share of the funds, amounting to KSh1.61 billion. The money will be used in seven towns within the county, including Ruiru, Thika, Limuru, Juja, Kiambu, and Kikuyu, which have experienced rapid population growth in recent years.
Turkana County is also among the top beneficiaries, having been allocated KSh 667.3 million, while Garissa County will receive KSh 626.4 million.
Other counties set to receive large allocations include Uasin Gishu County (KSh465.9 million), Kajiado County (KSh418.6 million), and Kisumu County (KSh411.5 million).
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Machakos County has been allocated KSh374.3 million, while Nakuru County will receive KSh234.5 million. Mandera County is set to get KSh171.8 million.
Counties such as Kakamega, Busia, Homa Bay, Embu, Kericho, Bungoma, and Bomet are also listed, with Bomet County receiving the lowest allocation at KSh19 million.
How the Money Will Be Spent
The funds are meant to improve basic services in towns and municipalities, especially in areas facing pressure from rapid population growth. County governments will use the money to build and repair urban roads, making it easier for people to move around towns and for businesses to transport goods.
Part of the funding will go towards improving drainage systems to reduce flooding, especially during the rainy seasons.
The programme will also support the installation of street lights to improve safety at night, particularly in busy streets, residential areas, and market centres.
In addition, counties will use the funds to build or upgrade markets, providing traders with cleaner, safer places to work, and to improve waste collection and management, including the purchase of equipment and the construction of waste-handling facilities.
All projects must be approved in advance, and the money cannot be used for salaries, allowances, or unrelated expenses.
Rules and Conditions Attached to the Funds
The money is being given as a conditional grant, meaning counties must meet certain conditions before they can access it.
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They must also regularly report on the progress of projects and show how the funds are being used in various projects, and if a county fails to meet these requirements, the money can be delayed or withheld.
Both the national government and the World Bank will monitor the use of the funds to ensure accountability and prevent misuse.
What KUSP II Means for Ordinary Residents
The Kenya Urban Support Programme Phase Two (KUSP II) is a government programme supported by the World Bank to help counties manage the growth of towns and municipalities.
Many urban areas in Kenya are growing faster than the available services, leading to problems such as poor roads, flooding, lack of lighting, and uncollected waste.
Through KUSP II, the government aims to improve planning, strengthen service delivery, and make towns cleaner, safer, and more organized.
For residents, this funding is expected to result in better roads, improved drainage, safer streets at night, cleaner environments, and improved market facilities.
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