Governors reject revenue sharing formula
Governors have rejected the fourth revenue-sharing formula proposed by the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA), citing potential financial losses for counties.
Speaking today in Kakamega County during the issuance of grants to 15 counties engaged in aquaculture, an event graced by CS for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Hassan Joho, Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa who is also the Chair of Finance at the Council of Governors strongly opposed the formula, arguing that it would reduce funding for 21 counties. He emphasized that the proposal threatens the progress of devolution by limiting resources critical for county development.
He called on the Senate to reject the formula, urging the lawmakers to adopt a more equitable approach to resource allocation.
Cabinet Secretary for Mining Hassan Joho, who shared the governor’s concerns, stated that devolution can only succeed if the national government adequately supports counties.
