How is Vihiga'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 Vihiga 1.49% of the part shared by formula, KSh 1,000 million of the county's total.

Government budget and revenue in Vihiga, Kenya: official figures

The Commission on Revenue Allocation recommended KSh 6.7 billion of shareable national revenue for the Vihiga County Government in 2026/27, 1.45% of the KSh 458.9 billion recommended for all counties; 6th 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 6.7 billion

2026/27

How much does Vihiga get per person?

That works out at about KSh 10,480 per resident (2025 population), 14th highest of Kenya's 47 counties per person (all counties: KSh 8,610).

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What does Vihiga County spend its money on?

Between 2014/15 and 2021/22 the Vihiga County Government spent on average 25.2% of its money on health, 26.8% on public service and administration, 13.9% on the county assembly and 12.0% on roads, energy and ICT; the health share is 23rd lowest of Kenya's 47 counties.

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The recommendation compares with KSh 6.0 billion allocated for 2025/26, up 10.9%. Source: Commission on Revenue Allocation · saved copy

How Vihiga compares with other counties

Recommended equitable share per resident (2026/27)

Vihiga ranks 14 of 47, highest first.

Rank	Region	Recommended equitable share per resident
11	Elgeyo-Marakwet	KSh 12,020
12	Laikipia	KSh 11,600
13	West Pokot	KSh 10,980
14	Vihiga	KSh 10,480
15	Garissa	KSh 10,290
16	Baringo	KSh 10,270
17	Kirinyaga	KSh 10,210

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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