President William Ruto has officially signed the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2024, setting aside Ksh387.4 billion for Kenya’s 47 counties. The announcement was confirmed via a statement shared by State House on their official X handle on Friday, December 6, 2024.
Revenue Allocation Details
The bill follows the revenue-sharing formula under Article 217 of the Constitution, ensuring counties receive 24.7% of the audited national revenue — well above the constitutional minimum of 15%.
President Ruto emphasized that the allocation is designed to strengthen county governments’ ability to deliver essential services and fulfill their mandate to the people.
“This move will ensure that devolved units deliver on their mandate to the people effectively,” the President stated.
Other Recent Legislative Assents
This development comes shortly after President Ruto assented to several other key bills:
- Division of Revenue (Amendment) Bill, 2024 – Unlocks Ksh387 billion in shareable revenue for counties and ensures equitable distribution.
- Water (Amendment) Bill, 2024 – Facilitates public-private partnerships in water distribution and operationalizes the Water Tribunal for dispute resolution.
- Rating Bill, 2022 – Provides a framework for counties to rate properties, land, and fixed assets, excluding freehold agricultural land, ensuring transparency and uniformity.
By signing these bills, the government aims to strengthen devolution, enhance service delivery, and provide counties with legal frameworks to manage resources effectively.
