Eight counties are set to receive the lion's share of the Ksh16.8 billion windfall from the Equalisation Fund after Members of Parliament approved the appropriations for the 2025/2026 financial year. The funding passed under the Equalisation Fund Appropriation Bill is meant to address regional disparities and ensure equitable development across the country, particularly in marginalised areas.
In the development announced on Wednesday, July 30, Turkana County will receive the largest share of Ksh1.86 billion, followed by West Pokot at Ksh1.7 billion and Narok at Ksh1.3 billion.
Mandera and Wajir will receive Ksh1.2 billion each, Samburu will get Ksh1.1 billion, Garissa will get Ksh1 billion, and Baringo will receive Ksh967 million. Members of the National Assembly during a vote to entrench the NG-CDF, NGAAF, and Senate Oversight Fund into the Constitution on July 1, 2025.
Photo National Assembly Cumulatively, the eight counties will receive over 60 per cent of the total allocation from the Equalisation Fund to finance the provision of water, roads, electricity, and health services in these historically underserved areas.
