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Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o appeared before the National Assembly Finance and Planning Committee on 21 October 2026. PHOTO: DAVID BOGONKO NYOKANG’I

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Nyakang’o: Pension Bill could add Sh35bn to county budgets

Margaret Nyakang’o has raised financial and legal concerns over the proposed County Governments Retirement Scheme Bill, 2026, including its potential impact on county budgets, pension arrears and enforcement penalties.

By David Bogonko Nyokang'i 5 hours ago

How 10 counties outpaced the rest in development spending

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How 10 counties outpaced the rest in development spending

The County Governments Implementation Review Report for the 2025/26 financial year shows that Meru used 79.04 per cent of its development allocation, while Trans Nzoia and Kirinyaga recorded 73.94 per cent and 73.89 per cent respectively.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 29 Sep 2026

Nairobi revenue rises but financial pressures persist, Controller of Budget says

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Nairobi revenue rises but financial pressures persist, Controller of Budget says

The County collected Sh15.54 billion in own-source revenue during the year, a 14.9 per cent increase from the Sh13.53 billion collected in 2024/25.

By David Bogonko Nyokang'i 28 Sep 2026

Counties face Sh172 billion pending bills as travel spending hits Sh17 billion

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Counties face Sh172 billion pending bills as travel spending hits Sh17 billion

According to the Budget Implementation Review Report for the financial year ended June 2026, Nairobi accounted for the largest share of county travel expenditure after using Sh850 million during the period under review.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 26 Sep 2026

The Controller of Budget (CoB) Dr. Margret Nyakang’o appears before the National Assembly's Public Petitions Committee in Parliament on 28th July,2026. PHOTO/DAVID BOGONKO NYOKANG’I

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Controller of Budget seeks public views on new rules for oversight of public funds

The proposed Bill seeks to address gaps that have emerged during the implementation of the existing Controller of Budget Act, while the regulations are intended to provide clearer procedures for exercising the office's powers and functions

By Chrispho Owuor 15 Sep 2026

Samburu leads as counties raise Sh53.8bn in own revenue

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Samburu leads as counties raise Sh53.8bn in own revenue

Turkana recorded the weakest result, raising Sh162.92 million against an annual own-source revenue target of Sh1.2 billion. Its collections translated to a performance rate of only 13.6 per cent during the nine-month period.

By Bradley Bosire 12 Aug 2026

Embu tops Kenya's first county fiscal ranking as Nairobi slips to bottom tier

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Embu tops Kenya's first county fiscal ranking as Nairobi slips to bottom tier

Launching the report on Thursday, Senate Speaker Amason Kingi said the new index provides the Senate with a reliable way of evaluating how counties manage public resources.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 7 Aug 2026

Kisii County Governor Simba Paul Arati during a past event. PHOTO/SIMBA ARATI

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Nyakang'o faults Kisii County over poor revenue collection and rising wage bill

The Controller of Budget’s review for the period ending March 31, 2026 says Kisii County collected only a fraction of its own-source revenue target, recorded low development absorption, and carried significant trade payables and a wage bill above the regulatory ceiling.

By David Bogonko Nyokang'i 29 Jun 2026

Counties to Share Sh428 Billion as Nairobi tops revenue allocation list

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Counties to Share Sh428 Billion as Nairobi tops revenue allocation list

Under the proposal, Nairobi County will receive Sh22.11 billion, up from Sh21.42 billion in the current financial year. The increase of about Sh697 million keeps the capital city well ahead of the rest of the counties in terms of equitable share allocations.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 19 Jun 2026