The Mediation Committee on the Division of Revenue Bill, 2025 has reached a final agreement on a Ksh 415 billion allocation for the County Equitable Share for the Financial Year 2025/26.
This decision came after extensive deliberations during the fourth meeting of the committee, which included separate sessions with representatives from both the National Assembly and the Senate.
The agreed-upon allocation represents a Ksh 10 billion increase from the National Treasury’s initial proposal of Ksh 405.1 billion, marking a 4.8 percent growth.
The mediated version of the Bill is now set to be tabled in both Houses for debate and subsequent passage. The National Assembly was expected to introduce the Bill on June 18, 2025.
An allocation of Ksh 415 billion is a significant increase compared to the Ksh 387.4 billion allocated for the Financial Year 2024/25, reflecting a Ksh 27.6 billion rise in funding for the counties.
This agreement marks a crucial step in finalizing the national budget and ensuring fair and equitable distribution of resources to the counties for the upcoming financial year.
