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New Model Tariffs and Pricing Policy: A milestone for Kenya’s county governments

It was a momentous occasion for East, West and Central Africa as the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA), county governments and other key stakeholders witnessed the groundbreaking launch of the Model Tariffs and Pricing Policy for County Governments on Tuesday, 18th

CRA concludes talks with counties on the next five-year basis for revenue sharing among county governments

In May 2024, the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) concluded a series of consultations with county governments as part of its journey to establish the next Basis for Equitable Revenue Sharing Among County Governments. These discussions aimed to reassess the current

Behind the Scenes of the Journey to the Fourth Basis for Revenue Sharing

The preparation of the revenue sharing basis involves numerous stakeholders. In April 2023, the Commission issued a public notice in daily newspapers inviting submissions on the review of the Third Basis for Revenue Sharing Among County Governments and proposals for the

CRA meets with the 47 counties over the 2024-25 county recurrent expenditure budget ceilings

The Commission met with representatives from all the 47 counties and other key stakeholders on 13th December 2023 at Nairobi Safaripark Hotel to deliberate on the County Recurrent Expenditure Budget Ceilings for the 2024-25 financial year. These consultations are instrumental in

CRA and KRA facilitate fifth round of tax administration training

Training of officers from county governments in Phase 5 of the Tax Administration Diagnostic Assessment Tool (TADAT) initiative has been concluded, facilitated by CRA, KRA and the TADAT Secretariat. All the 47 counties are targeted. The earlier phases of TADAT training

CPA Mary Wanyonyi sworn-in as the CRA Chairperson

CPA Mary Wanyonyi was on Monday, July 17, 2023 sworn-in as the new Chairperson of the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) by the Chief Justice (CJ), Hon. Lady Justice Martha Koome at the Supreme Court of Kenya. Mrs. Wanyonyi was formally

Stakeholders hold a consultative forum on the Draft Model Tariffs and Pricing Policy and Guide

By Caroline Kinyulusi The Commission’s key stakeholders on Thursday, March 30, 2023, deliberated on the draft Model Tariffs and Pricing Policy and Guide. “We need to remove some of the hurdles to make devolution work better. At this point, the Commission

CRA submits memo on the Equalisation Fund Appropriations Bill, 2023

The Commission on Revenue Allocation submitted its views on the Equalization Fund Appropriation Bill, 2023 (Senate Bills No. 3 of 2023) to The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Budget on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. This is in line with Article

CRA teams visit Garissa, Nakuru and Elgeyo Marakwet for a fresh outlook on marginalized areas

By Caroline Kinyulusi In the week ending October 29, 2022, the Commission visited Garissa, Nakuru and Elgeyo Marakwet Counties. During these visits, the teams held discussions with officials from the County Commissioners’ offices, County Executives and Assemblies in the counties. The