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President Uhuru Kenyatta raises county allocation to 43 per cent of national revenue

President Uhuru Kenyatta raises county allocation to 43 per cent of national revenue
President Uhuru Kenyatta.

Nairobi, Kenya: County governments will now receive Kshs 226.7 billion, representing 43 % of the national revenue according to a new law signed by President Uhuru Kenyatta at State House, Nairobi Wednesday.

The Division of Revenue Act, 2014 raises the new allocation from the previous 15 % minimum threshold – which is a major campaign agenda for those calling for a referendum.

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