County governments are set to receive increased allocations from the national government in the Financial Year 2025/26 under the equitable share of revenue formula, signaling a significant boost to devolved operations.
According to the latest figures, Nairobi will receive the highest allocation at Sh21.41 billion, up from Sh20.17 billion in the previous fiscal year. Nakuru’s share has increased to Sh14.45 billion from Sh13.77 billion, while Turkana’s allocation has grown from Sh13.21 billion to Sh13.89 billion.
Other major beneficiaries include Kakamega with Sh13.67 billion (up from Sh12.98 billion) and Kiambu with Sh13.07 billion, up from Sh12.29 billion. Mandera’s allocation has risen to Sh12.26 billion, while Kilifi will now get Sh12.81 billion, up from Sh12.16 billion.
Kitui County will receive Sh11.50 billion, Bungoma Sh11.83 billion, Wajir Sh10.50 billion, Meru Sh10.55 billion, and Machakos Sh10.17 billion. Kisii is set to receive Sh9.81 billion, Kwale Sh9.07 billion, and Narok Sh9.77 billion.
Counties like Uasin Gishu (Sh8.97 billion), Kisumu (Sh8.90 billion), Migori (Sh8.88 billion), Makueni (Sh8.97 billion), and Mombasa (Sh8.38 billion) will also benefit from increased allocations. Marsabit will receive Sh8.10 billion.
Meanwhile, Lamu remains the lowest-funded county but has seen its share increase from Sh3.25 billion to Sh3.85 billion. Elgeyo Marakwet will receive Sh5.51 billion, Isiolo Sh5.63 billion, Tharaka Nithi Sh5.05 billion, and Taita Taveta Sh5.75 billion.
Other counties and their new allocations include: Kirinyaga (Sh6.15 billion), Laikipia (Sh6.10 billion), Nyamira (Sh6.07 billion), Nyandarua (Sh6.66 billion), Samburu (Sh6.33 billion), Vihiga (Sh6 billion), and Embu (Sh6.07 billion).
The increased allocations reflect the implementation of the Fourth Basis Formula for equitable revenue sharing approved by the Senate and aim to strengthen devolution and service delivery across all 47 counties.
