Governors are demanding an additional Sh100 billion for counties in the 2027/2028 financial year, rejecting the Commission on Revenue Allocation’s proposal of Sh440.8 billion. CoG chair Muthomi Njuki says the proposed allocation fails to cater for rising costs, including staff salary increments, health workers’ collective bargaining agreements and functions transferred to counties without corresponding resources. The governors accuse the CRA of ignoring their proposals, as the commission defends its figures amid concerns over revenue collection targets.

MUTHOMI NJUKI – DEMANDS