Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) has rewarded 18 counties with Ksh6.3 billion to share in the 2018/2019 financial year after they maintained financial discipline.
Speaking during the ongoing third County Revenue Enhancement and Automation Conference, in Kwale, CRA Chairperson Jane Kiringai made the announcement.
According to Ms Kiringai, there is a parameter on fiscal responsibility in the current CRA formula for the equitable sharing of revenue.
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She added that based on that parameter which accounts for two percent of the equitable share, 18 counties are expected to share Ksh6.3 billion this financial year.
"This means that the counties that demonstrated financial discipline will receive more finances,” Dr Kiringai exclaimed.
Speaking to Kenyans.co.ke, CRA communication department divulged: "The money given to the counties is a reward and the counties are expected to use it for further growth and development of the counties."
Lamu County will benefit the most as it will receive an additional Ksh1.2 billion from the fiscal responsibility parameter alone.
Other counties rewarded include, Mombasa,Machakos, Samburu, Kericho, Marsabit, Embu, Kisumu, Baringo, Makueni, Meru, Bomet, Kilifi, Turkana, Siaya, Nyandarua, Bungoma and Nandi.
Speaking during the conference attended by other governors, CRA commissioners, county executive members of finance and ICT, directors of revenue, planning and ICT and representatives of county assemblies’ budget and finance committees, Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya called for stronger legislation to cover both national and county revenue.
"This will derive consensus across the board and avoid resistance and disgruntlement between national and county governments in relation to revenue management and administration," Oparanya asserted.
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