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H.E. Governor FCPA Fernandes Barasa today presented the Council of Governorsโ (CoG) proposal on the Division of Revenue for the 2026/27 Financial Year during the ongoing Council of Governorsโ retreat in Kilifi. Speaking as Chairperson of the CoG Committee on Finance and Planning, the Governor emphasized the need for increased and fair funding to counties to protect devolution and sustain service delivery.
The Council of Governors is proposing an equitable share of Ksh.534.96 billion for counties in FY 2026/27. This includes Ksh.35 billion for revenue growth, Ksh.8.94 billion to transition Universal Health Coverage (UHC) workers to counties on permanent and pensionable terms, Ksh.10.06 billion to implement outstanding 3rd and 4th remuneration and benefits review cycles for county public officers, and Ksh.65.97 billion for the first phase of identified and gazetted devolved functions.
Governor Barasa noted that the proposal is anchored on projected economic growth of 5.3 per cent and confirmed availability of funds, especially for UHC workers. He said addressing salary review arrears is urgent, warning that continued delays have already triggered industrial unrest among county staff, while the National Government has fully implemented all remuneration cycles.
He further explained that the Ksh.65.97 billion for devolved functions was identified from national ministries and adopted by the 12th National and County Governments Coordinating Summit, which resolved that the resources be included in the Division of Revenue Bill for FY 2026/27 to enable counties to deliver transferred functions effectively.
Governor Barasa observed that while the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) has recommended Ksh.458.94 billion for counties, covering revenue growth and UHC worker transition, the National Treasury proposes Ksh.420 billion, a modest increase of Ksh.5 billion. He urged Governors to engage the Presidency, Senate and National Assembly to support the CoG proposal of Ksh.534.96 billion, stressing that stronger county financing is essential to safeguarding devolution and improving services for wananchi.