Boost for MCAs as Ruto assents to crucial County Allocation of Revenue Bill
It is a major boost to all Members of the County Assemblies across the nation after President William Ruto signed the County Assemblies Bill into law, allowing each MCA to be eligible to receive a ward development fund.
Taking to his official and verified Facebook account on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, the Head of State also celebrated the increase in allocation of funds to the 47 counties.
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President Ruto announced that the equitable share of revenue has been increased to Ksh415 billion, representing a rise of almost Ksh30 billion from the previous financial year’s Ksh387.4 billion.
He said this significant growth reflects the government’s commitment to mobilising more resources to support devolution.
Supporting Service Delivery
According to the President, the additional funding is intended to strengthen county governments’ ability to deliver essential services at the grassroots.
Moreover, he emphasised that empowering counties financially is key to ensuring that citizens in all regions benefit from equitable development.
“The significant increase in the funds underpins our commitment to mobilising more resources to support devolution and boost service delivery to the people at the grassroots,” Ruto said.
New County Assembly Fund
During a ceremony at the State Lodge in Homa Bay, the President assented to the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2025, alongside the County Public Finance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2023.
The Bill, sponsored by Senator Kathuri Murungi, amends the Public Finance Management Act to provide for the establishment of a County Assembly Fund in each county.
Thus, every MCA will now have access to resources specifically designated for ward-level projects, which the government believes will improve responsiveness to local needs. In addition, the move is expected to enhance accountability, as funds will be used within defined frameworks.
President Ruto reiterated that the legislation and increased county allocations are part of his administration’s broader strategy to strengthen devolution.
Consequently, he urged county leaders to use the resources wisely and ensure that the funds directly benefit the people.
He concluded by calling on all stakeholders to work together, saying that when the national and county governments cooperate fully, service delivery becomes faster, more efficient, and more impactful for communities across Kenya.
