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A high-stakes standoff between Kenya’s National Assembly and the Senate has thrown county funding into uncertainty, exposing deep divisions that could delay billions meant for grassroots development.
At the heart of the impasse is the Division of Revenue Bill for the 2026/27 financial year, with the two Houses sharply split on how much money should be allocated to counties. While the National Assembly has backed a lower allocation—hovering around Sh405 billion to Sh420 billion—the Senate is pushing for a significantly higher figure of up to Sh454.7 billion, citing rising obligations and inflationary pressures facing devolved units.
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