Lamu and Tharaka Nithi counties have topped the list of the 12 counties that are set to benefit highly after Parliament adopted the new County Allocation of Revenue Bill. In a statement from Parliament on Wednesday, August 6, the Budgets and Appropriations Committee confirmed that counties will share a new pot of Ksh415 billion for the 2025/2026 fiscal year. "The Budget and Appropriations Committee has officially adopted the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2025 (Senate Bill No. 9 of 2025).
This sets the equitable share of revenue to be disbursed to County Governments at Ksh415 billion for the Financial Year 2025/26," the statement read in part. "This figure was agreed upon following the conclusion of the mediation process on the Division of Revenue Bill, 2025, between the National Assembly and the Senate." Governors meeting with President William Ruto at State House on June 4, 2025.
Photo Council of Governors This allocation will see 12 counties receive an increase in allocation, with Lamu leading with a whopping 18.53 per cent increase and Tharaka Nithi following closely with a 14.97 per cent increase in allocation.
Isiolo county will receive 14.38 per cent, Elgeyo-Marakwet 14.26 per cent, Taita-Taveta 13.70 per cent, Vihiga 13.52 per cent, Laikipia 13.31 per cent, Nyamira 13.31 per cent, Embu 13.18 per cent, Kirinyaga 12.89 per cent, Samburu 12.69 per cent and lastly, Nyandarua with 12.23 per cent.
