Deadlock in revenue talks as MPs offer counties Sh425bn

Negotiations regarding the division of revenue between Kenya's National Assembly and the Senate have reached a stalemate. While the National Assembly proposed an allocation of Sh425 billion for devolved units, senators insisted on a higher figure, eventually lowering their demand to Sh440 billion. This Sh15 billion discrepancy has stalled the legislative process, preventing a final agreement on the budget for county governments. Both chambers remain divided on the fiscal capacity of the national government to meet these funding requirements. Lawmakers are now tasked with bridging this gap to ensure that essential services at the local level do not face disruption. The ongoing deadlock highlights the persistent friction between the two houses over resource distribution.

The impasse directly threatens the financial stability of county governments and their ability to provide public services to citizens.