County governments across Kenya are set to receive a substantial financial boost of KSh 42 billion, following the successful passage of the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill, 2025 in both houses of Parliament.
The National Assembly has now approved the bill, which unlocks critical funds from donor loans and grants to support county-level development programs during the 2024/2025 financial year. The Senate had earlier given its nod, paving the way for the release of the long-awaited resources.
The funding, drawn from Kenya’s development partners, is earmarked for essential grassroots services in key sectors such as health, water, and infrastructure, and is expected to significantly strengthen service delivery in the devolved units.
The bill had faced delays last year, primarily due to disagreements surrounding the Roads Maintenance Levy Fund. However, recent bipartisan consensus has cleared the path for the legislation’s advancement.
With this breakthrough, counties are poised to accelerate stalled projects and scale up delivery of critical public services. The development is also a major win for devolution, underscoring renewed commitment by the national government and Parliament to support county governments in achieving their mandates.
