How is Kakamega'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 Kakamega 3.01% of the part shared by formula, KSh 2,018 million of the county's total.

Government budget and revenue in Kakamega, Kenya: official figures

The Commission on Revenue Allocation recommended KSh 15.0 billion of shareable national revenue for the Kakamega County Government in 2026/27, 3.27% of the KSh 458.9 billion recommended for all counties; 4th largest of Kenya's 47 counties. Parliament sets the final figure in the County Allocation of Revenue Act.

Equitable share recommended for 2026/27

KSh 15.0 billion

2026/27

How much does Kakamega get per person?

That works out at about KSh 7,240 per resident (2025 population), 7th lowest of Kenya's 47 counties per person (all counties: KSh 8,610).

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What does Kakamega County spend its money on?

Between 2014/15 and 2021/22 the Kakamega County Government spent on average 18.0% of its money on health, 41.2% on public service and administration, 8.3% on the county assembly and 15.8% on roads, energy and ICT; the health share is 8th lowest of Kenya's 47 counties.

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The recommendation compares with KSh 13.7 billion allocated for 2025/26, up 9.7%. Source: Commission on Revenue Allocation · saved copy

How Kakamega compares with other counties

Recommended equitable share per resident (2026/27)

Kakamega ranks 41 of 47, highest first.

Rank	Region	Recommended equitable share per resident
38	Kajiado	KSh 7,490
39	Homa Bay	KSh 7,480
40	Machakos	KSh 7,440
41	Kakamega	KSh 7,240
42	Bungoma	KSh 7,110
43	Meru	KSh 7,030
44	Mombasa	KSh 6,800

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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