Ruto assents to the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026

President William Ruto has assented to the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026, at State House Nairobi, paving the way for County Governments to receive Ksh 428 billion in the 2026/27 Financial Year.

The assent follows the National Assembly’s approval of the mediated Division of Revenue Bill, 2026, bringing to an end months of uncertainty surrounding the annual revenue-sharing framework between the national and county governments.

The allocation is expected to support service delivery and development programmes across the country’s 47 counties.

The Bill allocates Ksh 428 billion to county governments, representing an increase of Ksh 13 billion, or 15 percent, over the Ksh 415 billion allocated in the 2025/26 Financial Year.

During the signing Monday morning, President Ruto said the equitable share allocated to counties exceeded the constitutional minimum threshold of 15 per cent, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to strengthening devolution and enhancing service delivery across the country.

The legislation also provides Ksh 10.25 billion for the Equalisation Fund, reflecting an increase of 0.5 per cent and underscoring the Government’s resolve to promote equitable development and address regional disparities.

“These allocations have been carefully structured to safeguard fiscal sustainability while supporting national development priorities in light of rising expenditure pressures within the fiscal framework, including increased obligations under Consolidated Fund Services,” said President Ruto.