Kenya: Senate, National Assembly Near Deal On Counties' Revenue Sharing

Kenya: Senate, National Assembly Near Deal On Counties' Revenue Sharing

At the heart of the negotiations is Clause 5, a provision designed to shield devolved units from sudden spending cuts when national revenues fall short of projections.

Mediation Committee Narrows Differences on 2026 Division of Revenue Bill as Talks Advance on County Allocations

The Mediation Committee considering the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026, has made notable progress toward resolving differences over the equitable share of revenue to county governments, signaling growing consensus on the fiscal framework guiding devolved funding. The joint sitting, co-chaired by National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee Chair Hon. Samuel Atandi and Senate Finance and Budget Committee Chair Sen. Ali Roba, noted what m…

Mediation Committee moves closer to resolving Division of Revenue Bill

­The Mediation Committee considering the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026, has made progress towards resolving differences between the National Assembly and the Senate over the equitable share of revenue allocated to County Governments. The joint sitting, co-chaired by National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee Chairperson Samuel Atandi and Senate Finance and Budget Committee Chair Sen. Ali Roba, noted “tangible goodwill” as both sides …

Glimmer of hope for counties as Senate and National Assembly Edge Closer to Revenue Deal

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 9 – County governments could soon gain stronger protection against budget shocks after mediation talks on the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026, recorded significant progress. At the heart of the negotiations is Clause 5, a provision designed to shield devolved units from sudden spending cuts when national revenues fall short of projections. Senate Finance and Budget Committee Chairman Ali Roba described the clause as essential t…