How is Narok'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 Narok 2.29% of the part shared by formula, KSh 1,535 million of the county's total.

Government budget and revenue in Narok, Kenya: official figures

The Commission on Revenue Allocation recommended KSh 10.8 billion of shareable national revenue for the Narok County Government in 2026/27, 2.35% of the KSh 458.9 billion recommended for all counties; 14th 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 10.8 billion

2026/27

How much does Narok get per person?

That works out at about KSh 7,950 per resident (2025 population), 17th lowest of Kenya's 47 counties per person (all counties: KSh 8,610).

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What does Narok County spend its money on?

Between 2014/15 and 2021/22 the Narok County Government spent on average 17.4% of its money on health, 30.2% on public service and administration, 6.5% on the county assembly and 18.2% on roads, energy and ICT; the health share is 7th lowest of Kenya's 47 counties.

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The recommendation compares with KSh 9.8 billion allocated for 2025/26, up 10.3%. Source: Commission on Revenue Allocation · saved copy

How Narok compares with other counties

Recommended equitable share per resident (2026/27)

Narok ranks 31 of 47, highest first.

Rank	Region	Recommended equitable share per resident
28	Bomet	KSh 8,570
29	Kericho	KSh 8,180
30	Trans Nzoia	KSh 7,990
31	Narok	KSh 7,950
32	Kisii	KSh 7,880
33	Siaya	KSh 7,860
34	Murang'a	KSh 7,780

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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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