Senate committee adopts Sh71.1bn county fund report
The Finance and Budget Committee flagged errors in disbursement schedules for additional county funds.
The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Budget adopted a report on disbursing an additional KSh71.1 billion to Kenya's county governments in the 2026/2027 financial year. The money covers universal health coverage, community health promoters, county headquarters, affordable housing and projects funded by development partners.
The committee, which met at Parliament Buildings on November 10, found mathematical errors and impractically small amounts in the tranche schedules. It proposed revised allocations of KSh194.08 million for Isiolo, KSh107.91 million for Lamu, KSh159.49 million for Tana River, KSh197.03 million for Nyandarua and KSh153.02 million for Tharaka Nithi. Tana River's Third Schedule allocation would be corrected to KSh505.67 million, paid in two instalments of KSh252.84 million on November 15, 2026 and February 15, 2027.
The committee urged the National Treasury to follow the approved cash disbursement schedules strictly, and to expedite assessment of projects tied to performance requirements. The report will now be tabled before the Senate for debate.
Why it mattersFive county governments, including Isiolo, Lamu, Tana River, Nyandarua and Tharaka Nithi, would receive corrected allocations if the Senate approves the report.