Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata has signed into law the Appropriation Bill for the 2025/2026 Financial Year, paving the way for utilization of Sh.11.71 billion approved by the County Assembly.
The Bill, presented by the Members of the Assembly's Finance Committee and supported by majority leader Kibe Wasary, outlines how the county government will allocate and spend its revenue across various departments in the coming fiscal year.
Kang'ata lauded the Assembly for aligning the budget with the priorities of Murang'a residents.
He noted that key county programmes such as the Kang'ata Care health scheme, the Murang'a Youth Service, the Smart City Initiative, and the Inua Mkulima Programme have received substantial funding. "The Inua Mkulima Programme alone has already benefited more than 100,000 farmers through the distribution of certified maize seeds and fertilizer. "This budget will further strengthen our commitment to agricultural development and food security.