- In a statement shared on X, President Ruto has said the increase reflects the government’s commitment to strengthening devolution and improving service delivery at the grassroots.
President William Ruto has announced a significant boost to county funding, increasing the equitable share of revenue to KSh415 billion for Kenya’s 47 counties up from KSh387 billion in the previous financial year.
The announcement comes as he officially opened the 9th Devolution Conference in Homa Bay County on August 13, 2025, where over 10,000 delegates gathered under the theme “For the People, For Prosperity: Devolution as a Catalyst for Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice.”
In a statement shared on X, President Ruto has said the increase reflects the government’s commitment to strengthening devolution and improving service delivery at the grassroots.
He has also confirmed assent to two key bills: the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2025, and the County Public Finance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2023, the latter establishing a County Assembly Fund to enhance financial autonomy and oversight.
“We have increased the equitable share by nearly KSh30 billion, ensured timely disbursements, and cleared all balances owed to the counties,” Ruto said, adding that the government has now gazetted all 14 outstanding devolved functions, initiated the transfer of county assets, and enacted supportive legislation.
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The President has also highlighted efforts to digitize county operations, citing platforms like eCitizen as tools to enhance efficiency and curb misuse of public funds.
He has noted that over the past 12 years, the national government has transferred KSh4 trillion to counties, underscoring devolution’s role in promoting equity and addressing marginalization.
Siaya Governor James Orengo has praised the transformative impact of devolution, saying, “From grassroots initiatives to nationwide impact, devolution has transformed Kenya’s development path.”
