
Mt. Kenya counties receive the least amount from the Equalization fund
- Published By Jedida Barasa For The Statesman Digital
- 1 year ago
As politicians from the Mt Kenya region continue to fight for the one-man one-shilling funding model, data from the National Assembly shows the region received the least amount from the Equalisation Fund for the financial year ending June 2024.
The equalisation fund disbursed by the National Government is meant to provide basic services to marginalised areas to be at par with other regions in Kenya.
In total, 34 counties were identified to receive the funding, which will be used channelled towards the provision of water, roads, health facilities and electricity.
This was in contrast to most counties in North Eastern and Rift Valley regions which received amounts to the tune of billions.
For example, Turkana received Ksh1.2 billion while West Pokot has been given Ksh1 billion for development projects.
Other counties that reaped big include; Narok (Ksh812 million), Mandera (Ksh793 million), Wajir (768 million), Samburu (683 million), Garissa (Ksh663 million), and Baringo (Ksh626 million).
Coastal counties also benefited from the kitty, with only Mombasa missing from the list.
Mt Kenya leaders are seeking to amend the current funding formula, arguing that it favours counties with the least population rather than those that are densely populated.
Share on
SHARE YOUR COMMENT
MORE STORIES FOR YOU
Trending Stories
DJ Mo’s former illicit lo...
- Published By Jane
- January 15, 2024
Mapenzi! Zari and Tanasha...
- Published By Jane
- October 24, 2023
Zuchu Speaks on Diamond P...
- Published By Jane
- October 12, 2023
Hio Ni Upumbavu Wasituche...
- Published By Jane
- November 8, 2023
RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
Your Lungs Hold Secrets A...
- Published By The
- September 11, 2025
Better Sleep?: See The Li...
- Published By The
- September 11, 2025
What to Know About iPhone...
- Published By The
- September 11, 2025
From Teacher to Mwalimu N...
- Published By The
- September 11, 2025
Latest Stories
Court Declines to Overtur...
- Published By The
- September 17, 2025
Sad as Court of Appeal Ju...
- Published By The
- September 17, 2025
TSM Opinion: Why Nairobi'...
- Published By The
- September 17, 2025
New Chapter: Youtuber Com...
- Published By The
- September 17, 2025