How is Elgeyo-Marakwet's share of revenue decided?

The fourth basis for sharing revenue among counties, used from 2025/26, weights population 45%, an equal basic share 35%, poverty 12% and land area 8%. In the 2026/27 recommendation it gives Elgeyo-Marakwet 1.37% of the part shared by formula, KSh 920 million of the county's total.

Government budget and revenue in Elgeyo-Marakwet, Kenya: official figures

The Commission on Revenue Allocation recommended KSh 6.1 billion of shareable national revenue for the Elgeyo-Marakwet County Government in 2026/27, 1.33% of the KSh 458.9 billion recommended for all counties; 3rd smallest of Kenya's 47 counties. Parliament sets the final figure in the County Allocation of Revenue Act.

Equitable share recommended for 2026/27

KSh 6.1 billion

2026/27

How much does Elgeyo-Marakwet get per person?

That works out at about KSh 12,020 per resident (2025 population), 11th highest of Kenya's 47 counties per person (all counties: KSh 8,610).

Source: Commission on Revenue Allocation · saved copy

What does Elgeyo-Marakwet County spend its money on?

Between 2014/15 and 2021/22 the Elgeyo-Marakwet County Government spent on average 36.0% of its money on health, 13.7% on public service and administration, 12.5% on the county assembly and 9.7% on roads, energy and ICT; the health share is 5th highest of Kenya's 47 counties.

Source: Commission on Revenue Allocation · saved copy

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The recommendation compares with KSh 5.5 billion allocated for 2025/26, up 10.9%. Source: Commission on Revenue Allocation · saved copy

How Elgeyo-Marakwet compares with other counties

Recommended equitable share per resident (2026/27)

Elgeyo-Marakwet ranks 11 of 47, highest first.

Rank	Region	Recommended equitable share per resident
8	Tharaka-Nithi	KSh 13,190
9	Mandera	KSh 13,170
10	Wajir	KSh 12,740
11	Elgeyo-Marakwet	KSh 12,020
12	Laikipia	KSh 11,600
13	West Pokot	KSh 10,980
14	Vihiga	KSh 10,480

Source: Commission on Revenue Allocation · saved copy

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Sources

Commission on Revenue Allocation: Recommendation on the Basis for Equitable Sharing of Revenue between the National and County Governments for FY 2026/27, Tables 6.1 and 6.2, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 38189f669f70…)
Commission on Revenue Allocation: Recommendation concerning the Fourth Basis for Revenue Sharing among County Governments, FY 2025/26-2029/30: Table 2-7 and Appendix I (KNBS census, poverty and Gross County Product data), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 76961d1ebf71…)

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