Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi said the issue should be addressed as the government works on the Third Marginalisation Policy, which will guide how beneficiaries of the fund are identified.
By Bradley BosireSpeaking during a Radio Generation interview on Tuesday, Otieno said the introduction of county governments in 2013 was intended to fundamentally change how resources, services and decision-making were distributed across the country
By Chrispho OwuorAccording to the State Department for East African Community Affairs, ASALs and Regional Development, the meeting brought together three key areas of development — financing for infrastructure, socio-economic integration and the advancement of human capital and human rights.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking during an interview on Radio Generation on Monday, Haro said discussions on issues affecting North Eastern, particularly security and development, are often dominated by commentators from outside the region, leaving local perspectives underrepresented
By Chrispho OwuorAt the centre of the debate is the question of who should qualify for support under the Equalisation Fund, which is provided for under the Constitution and receives 0.5 per cent of all nationally collected revenue.
By Maureen KinyanjuiController of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o says monitoring across Kenya’s 47 counties for the 2025/26 financial year found weaknesses in implementing public finance and health financing laws, including facilities reporting gaps and counties continuing to run some public funds after their approved tenure expired.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iThe Equalisation Fund was established to help regions that have historically lagged behind gain access to basic services available in other parts of the country
By Maureen KinyanjuiSifuna said the reduction comes at a time when Nairobi is under pressure to deliver services such as health, roads, and waste management, all of which require steady funding due to the city’s growing population and demands.
By Bradley BosireSpeaking on Thursday in a Radio Generation interview, he argues that despite reforms under the 2010 Constitution, marginalised regions still lag behind, highlighting gaps in infrastructure, budgeting priorities, and political will.
By Chrispho OwuorThe sharp criticism emerged during a meeting at Bunge Tower with the Fund’s Chief Executive Officer, Guyo Boru, as lawmakers questioned the agency’s impact despite years of substantial budgetary allocations.
By Bradley BosireThe standoff has now placed the passage of the Equalisation Fund Appropriation Bill, 2025 in jeopardy, threatening to delay the disbursement of the Sh16.8 billion allocated to the fund in the current fiscal year.
By Maureen Kinyanjui