Ruto Signs Division of Revenue Bill, Sending Sh428 Billion to Kenya's Counties

President William Ruto has assented to the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026, allocating Sh428 billion to county governments for FY 2026/27, up from Sh415 billion the prior year. The figure was settled after several mediation sessions between the National Assembly and Senate and is framed as a boost to devolution and local service delivery.

The allocation lands amid tense fiscal politics, with a higher national tax target for the year ahead and planned protests around the June 25 anniversary of the 2024 demonstrations.

What this means for you: more money flowing to counties can shape health, roads, and local services, though the wider tax and political climate will determine how much reaches communities.

Source: Capital FM, Office of the President of Kenya.